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Kalangi Siddhar Temple
A siddhar shrine on the slope of Kanja Malai about 12 km from Salem, dedicated to Kalangi Siddhar, counted among the eighteen Tamil Siddhas. It is a pilgrimage spot tied to the Siddha tradition.
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Before you go to Kalangi Siddhar Temple
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 baseKanjamalai
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kalangi Siddhar Temple is planned from Kanjamalai, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Kanjamalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kanjamalai 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 Kalangi Siddhar 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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Kalangi Siddhar Temple — 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 Kalangi Siddhar Temple
About 12 km from Salem; nearest railway Salem Junction (~12 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV) ~20 km.
Getting around Kalangi Siddhar 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.
If you need help at Kalangi Siddhar Temple
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When is the best time to visit Kalangi Siddhar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kalangi Siddhar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Approx 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM.
How do I reach Kalangi Siddhar Temple?
Base yourself in Kanjamalai 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 Kalangi Siddhar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kalangi Siddhar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kanjamalai (1.3 km), Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple (9.2 km), Kottai Mariamman Temple (10.7 km), Sundhara Kandaswamy Temple (11.3 km).
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Kalangi Siddhar Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Kalangi Siddhar Temple itself yet. These cover Kanjamalai, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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