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Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple
One of the nine ancestral clan (Nagara) temples of the Chettinad Nagarathar community, all dedicated to Lord Shiva and traditionally attributed to Pandya-era foundation. Mathur is one of only two of the nine temples (with Ilayathangudi) that has internal divisions (pirivu), and it enshrines the guardian deity Ananda Muneeswarar. Marriage rules among the Nagarathar are structured around membership of these clan temples.
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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 baseMathur
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple is planned from Mathur, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Mathur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mathur 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 Mathur Nagarathar Clan 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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Mathur Nagarathar Clan 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 Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple
About 12 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~12 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
Getting around Mathur Nagarathar Clan 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 Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple
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What’s near Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple
heritageAayiram Jannal Veedu (Thousand Windows House), Karaikudi 4.8 km · ~12 min by auto · straight line
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Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM.
How do I reach Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple?
Base yourself in Mathur 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 Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Mathur Nagarathar Clan Temple?
Nearby you can pair Aayiram Jannal Veedu (Thousand Windows House), Karaikudi (4.8 km), Chidambara Vilas Heritage Mansion, Kadiapatti (4.8 km), Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple (5.1 km), Chettinad Heritage Mansions, Karaikudi (5.8 km).
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