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Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
A Shiva temple on the Kosasthalaiyar river with Pallava origins and a masonry structure from around 876 CE under Aparajitavarman, carrying 51 inscriptions and revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. Takkolam is also the site of the decisive Battle of Takkolam (c. 949 CE).
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Before you go to Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseArakkonam
DistrictRanipet
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam is planned from Arakkonam, one of the travel bases in Ranipet district. Use Arakkonam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Arakkonam or nearby in Ranipet, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
Sunrise6:00 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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One more place around Arakkonam worth a day of its own.
townArakkonam
12.1 km · ~20 min by cab
A major railway junction town in the north of the district and gateway to several Pallava heritage sites. Nearby is the naval air station INS Rajali, which has one of the longest military runways in Asia.
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Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam — at a glance
Timings~6am-12pm and 4pm-8:30pm; confirm on site
Best timeOct-Feb best; hot Mar-Jun
Entry: Free entry
Getting here
How to reach Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
Takkolam railway station in town; Arakkonam Junction ~15 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~80 km
Getting around Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam
heritageSomanatheeswarar Temple and Saptamatrika Sculptures, Thirumalaicheri 31.8 km · ~53 min by cab · straight line
heritageKottai Abhaya Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kaveripakkam 32.0 km · ~53 min by cab · straight line
heritageSri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Thiruparkadal 33.5 km · ~56 min by cab · straight line
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Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam?
Entry: Free entry. Timings: ~6am-12pm and 4pm-8:30pm; confirm on site.
How do I reach Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam?
Base yourself in Arakkonam or nearby in Ranipet, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam?
About an hour.
What else is near Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam?
Nearby you can pair Kesavaram Dam (1.4 km), Sri Vaaleeswarar Temple, Takkolam (6.5 km), Konar Temple, Thirumalpur (9.2 km), Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam (11.0 km).
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