Aragalur Temples

The town of Aragalur, about 74 km from Salem in the Gangavalli area, holds two old temples, Sri Kameswarar and Karivaradaperumal. Aragalur was a historic Chola-era settlement and its temples carry old inscriptions.

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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.

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Typetemple
Nearest baseAragalur
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

Aragalur Temples is planned from Aragalur, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Aragalur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

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Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Aragalur or nearby in Salem, 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 Aragalur TemplesSeasonal guide

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Today at Aragalur Temples
Sunrise6:05 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 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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Before you go

Aragalur Temples — at a glance

TimingsApprox 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to February

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Aragalur Temples

About 74 km from Salem via Gangavalli; nearest railway Attur (~35 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV) ~70 km.

Getting around Aragalur Temples

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.

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Nearby

What’s near Aragalur Temples

heritageAttur Fort 21.1 km · ~35 min by cab · straight line
heritageKalrayan Hills 36.3 km · ~61 min by cab · straight line
templeThanthondreeswarar Temple 44.1 km · ~73 min by cab · straight line
heritageAnaimaduvu Reservoir 45.9 km · ~76 min by cab · straight line
templeOothumalai Sathya Narayana Sithar Peedam 61.2 km · ~102 min by cab · straight line
churchLechler Memorial Church 63.0 km · ~105 min by cab · straight line
templeAppa Paithiyam Swamy Temple 63.3 km · ~106 min by cab · straight line
templeKandhashramam 64.0 km · ~107 min by cab · straight line
templeAlagirinathar Temple 64.3 km · ~107 min by cab · straight line
mosqueSalem Jama Masjid 64.7 km · ~108 min by cab · straight line
waterfallKiliyur Falls 64.7 km · ~108 min by cab · straight line
wildlifeDeer Park 66.1 km · ~110 min by cab · straight line
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Aragalur Temples — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Aragalur Temples?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Aragalur Temples?

Entry: Free. Timings: Approx 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM.

How do I reach Aragalur Temples?

Base yourself in Aragalur or nearby in Salem, 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 Aragalur Temples?

About an hour.

What else is near Aragalur Temples?

Nearby you can pair Attur Fort (21.1 km), Kalrayan Hills (36.3 km), Thanthondreeswarar Temple (44.1 km), Anaimaduvu Reservoir (45.9 km).