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Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
One of the nine Nagarathar clan temples of Chettinad, located at Iluppaikudi and dedicated to Shiva as Thanthondreeswarar (also called Swayamprakasha Eswarar). Like the other clan temples, it functions as an ancestral temple of one exogamous section of the Nattukottai Chettiar community. It is maintained by the Nagarathar and is part of the traditional pilgrimage of the nine clan temples.
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Before you go to Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar 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 baseIluppaikudi
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple is planned from Iluppaikudi, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Iluppaikudi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Iluppaikudi or nearby in Sivaganga, 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 Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%
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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Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
About 15 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~15 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
Getting around Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar 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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Nearby
What’s near Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
templeMeenakshi Sundareswarar (Nagara Sivan) Temple, Devakottai 6.7 km · ~17 min by auto · straight line
heritageAthangudi Palace (Periya Veedu / Sri Lakshmi Vilas) 11.1 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
heritageAayiram Jannal Veedu (Thousand Windows House), Karaikudi 13.3 km · ~22 min by cab · straight line
templeVenkatachalapathy (Then Tirupati) Perumal Temple, Ariyakudi 16.5 km · ~27 min by cab · straight line
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Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM.
How do I reach Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Iluppaikudi or nearby in Sivaganga, 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 Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple (2.8 km), Devakottai Chettinad Mansions (5.2 km), Meenakshi Sundareswarar (Nagara Sivan) Temple, Devakottai (6.7 km), Kottaiyur Kailasanathar Temple (9.2 km).
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