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Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple
A Murugan temple about 22 km from Salem on the Tiruchengode road at Kalipatti, dating to around the 18th century. It is described as one of the seven richest temples in the district and draws pilgrims to its Lord Murugan shrine.
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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 baseKalipatti
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple is planned from Kalipatti, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Kalipatti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kalipatti 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.
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Today at Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 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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Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple — at a glance
TimingsApprox 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March; festival days
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple
About 22 km from Salem on the Tiruchengode road; nearest railhead Sankaridurg (~25 km) or Salem Junction; nearest airport Salem (SXV) ~30 km.
Getting around Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple
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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When is the best time to visit Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Approx 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM.
How do I reach Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple?
Base yourself in Kalipatti 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 Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kalangi Siddhar Temple (11.3 km), Kanjamalai (11.6 km), Sangagiri Fort (19.1 km), Kottai Mariamman Temple (19.2 km).
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