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Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai
A mid-18th-century goddess temple in Nattarasankottai, about 9 km from Sivaganga, dedicated to Kannudaya Nayaki Amman, locally called Kannathal. The deity is believed to cure eye ailments and grant good eyesight to devotees. Nattarasankottai is traditionally held to be the first settlement of the Nagarathar (Chettiar) community after they moved south from the Chola country.
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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 baseNattarasankottai
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai is planned from Nattarasankottai, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Nattarasankottai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Nattarasankottai 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 Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai
Sunrise6:07 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.
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Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai — 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 Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai
About 9 km from Sivaganga; nearest railway Sivaganga (~9 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~50 km
Getting around Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai
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 Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai
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Nearby
What’s near Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai
templeKalaiyar Kovil (Swarna Kaleeswarar / Someswarar) Temple 6.8 km · ~17 min by auto · straight line
templeVenkatachalapathy (Then Tirupati) Perumal Temple, Ariyakudi 15.5 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
templeMeenakshi Sundareswarar (Nagara Sivan) Temple, Devakottai 26.1 km · ~43 min by cab · straight line
heritageAthangudi Palace (Periya Veedu / Sri Lakshmi Vilas) 27.5 km · ~46 min by cab · straight line
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Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM.
How do I reach Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai?
Base yourself in Nattarasankottai 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 Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai?
About an hour.
What else is near Kannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai?
Nearby you can pair Kalaiyar Kovil (Swarna Kaleeswarar / Someswarar) Temple (6.8 km), Muthumariamman Temple, Thayamangalam (12.3 km), Venkatachalapathy (Then Tirupati) Perumal Temple, Ariyakudi (15.5 km), Idaikattur Sacred Heart Church (19.1 km).
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