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Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
An ancient Shiva temple (Kotravaleeswarar / Rajakhadga Paramesvara) at Koviloor near Karaikudi, built in the Dravidian style and associated with Pandya-era patronage. Adjoining it is the Koviloor Aadheenam, a nearly 200-year-old Saiva mutt founded by Sri Muthuramalinga Gnana Desikar, the Andavar of Koviloor. The Aadheenam is noted as an early centre of systematic Vedanta study in Tamil, publishing Tamil versions of major Vedantic texts.
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Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
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Plan Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
Typetemple
Nearest baseKoviloor
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKoviloor
DistrictSivaganga
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
An ancient Shiva temple (Kotravaleeswarar / Rajakhadga Paramesvara) at Koviloor near Karaikudi, built in the Dravidian style and associated with Pandya-era patronage. Adjoining it is the Koviloor Aadheenam, a nearly 200-year-old Saiva mutt founded by Sri Muthuramalinga Gnana Desikar, the Andavar of Koviloor. The Aadheenam is noted as an early centre of systematic Vedanta study in Tamil, publishing Tamil versions of major Vedantic texts.
Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam is planned from Koviloor, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Koviloor for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam — 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 there: About 10 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~12 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~75 km
A Pandya-era Shiva temple with an adjoining ~200-year-old Saiva mutt and Tamil Vedanta library.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Koviloor 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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What’s near Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
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Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam?
Base yourself in Koviloor 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 Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam?
About an hour.
What else is near Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam?
Nearby you can pair Sevuga Perumal Ayyanar Temple, Singampunari (17.0 km), Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple (20.8 km), Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary (26.6 km), Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Perumal Temple (33.3 km).
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