What to expect
Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam
A temple dedicated to the goddess Varahi at Katarampakkam near Arakkonam. It is one of several Varahi shrines that make Ranipet district a regional centre of Varahi Amman worship.
Practical guide
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKatarampakkam
DistrictRanipet
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam is planned from Katarampakkam, one of the travel bases in Ranipet district. Use Katarampakkam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Katarampakkam 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.
Weather in Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, KatarampakkamSeasonal guide
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Today at Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam
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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Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March; Navaratri
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam
Katarampakkam near Arakkonam; nearest railway Arakkonam Jn (~12 km); nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~75 km.
Getting around Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam
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 Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam
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Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam?
Base yourself in Katarampakkam 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 Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sri Maha Varahi Amman Temple, Katarampakkam?
Nearby you can pair Konar Temple, Thirumalpur (2.8 km), Arakkonam (3.1 km), Sri Vaaleeswarar Temple, Takkolam (6.1 km), Jalanatheeswarar Temple, Takkolam (11.0 km).
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