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Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple
A centuries-old Shiva temple (also called Siragilinather) in Kandadevi village, about 3 km from Devakottai. It is best known for its grand Aani Urchavam chariot (ther) festival in the Tamil month of Aani, drawn by devotees from around 75 surrounding villages. The chariot procession was suspended for 17 years amid community disputes before being revived in 2024 as a symbol of restored social harmony.
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Before you go to Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar 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 baseKandadevi
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple is planned from Kandadevi, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Kandadevi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kandadevi 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.
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Today at Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar 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 · 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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Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM
Best timeAani (June-July) for the chariot festival; otherwise October to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple
About 3 km from Devakottai; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~20 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
Getting around Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar 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 Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple
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Nearby
What’s near Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple
templeMeenakshi Sundareswarar (Nagara Sivan) Temple, Devakottai 8.3 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
heritageAayiram Jannal Veedu (Thousand Windows House), Karaikudi 11.2 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
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Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM.
How do I reach Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Kandadevi 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 Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple (2.8 km), Devakottai Chettinad Mansions (4.7 km), Meenakshi Sundareswarar (Nagara Sivan) Temple, Devakottai (8.3 km), Kottaiyur Kailasanathar Temple (8.6 km).
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