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Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple
A large Shiva temple about 30 km from Salem, expanded by the Gatti Mudali chieftains between the 13th and 17th centuries over an older core. Its five-tier gopuram, roughly 90 ft tall, is carved to resemble a chariot drawn by elephants and horses, and the complex is known for intricate stone sculpture and a west-facing Vengai-wood door. It is dedicated to Kailasanathar (Shiva) and Sivakami Amman.
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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 baseTharamangalam
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple is planned from Tharamangalam, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Tharamangalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tharamangalam 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 Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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Tharamangalam Kailasanathar 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 Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple
About 30 km from Salem town; nearest railhead Salem Junction (~25 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV) ~30 km.
Getting around Tharamangalam Kailasanathar 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 Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Approx 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM.
How do I reach Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple?
Base yourself in Tharamangalam 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 Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Salem Government Museum (3.9 km), Kottai Mariamman Temple (4.7 km), Sugavaneswarar Temple (5.0 km), Christ Church, Salem (5.4 km).
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Photographs: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), RAJUKHAN SR RAJESH (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple:Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0