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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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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 baseKoviloor
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
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.
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.
Weather in Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor AadheenamSeasonal guide
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Today at Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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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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 here
How to reach Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
About 10 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~12 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~75 km
Getting around Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
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 Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
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Nearby
What’s near Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam
templeVenkatachalapathy (Then Tirupati) Perumal Temple, Ariyakudi 43.7 km · ~73 min by cab · straight line
templeKannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai 45.3 km · ~75 min by cab · straight line
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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.
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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