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Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple
A large Shiva temple set on the fortified Piranmalai hill (over 2,000 ft), the last outcrop of the Eastern Ghats in Tirupathur taluk. Regarded as the fifth of the Tevaram-praised Shiva sthalams of the Pandya region, the roughly 30-acre complex has three prakarams, five vimanams and a tall rajagopuram, with shrines representing Bhumi, Antariksham and Swargam. The hilltop also holds a Bhairavar shrine, the Pandava Theerthams and the dargah of Waliullah Sheikh Abdullah, making it sacred to both Hindus and Muslims.
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Plan Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest basePiranmalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePiranmalai
DistrictSivaganga
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A large Shiva temple set on the fortified Piranmalai hill (over 2,000 ft), the last outcrop of the Eastern Ghats in Tirupathur taluk. Regarded as the fifth of the Tevaram-praised Shiva sthalams of the Pandya region, the roughly 30-acre complex has three prakarams, five vimanams and a tall rajagopuram, with shrines representing Bhumi, Antariksham and Swargam. The hilltop also holds a Bhairavar shrine, the Pandava Theerthams and the dargah of Waliullah Sheikh Abdullah, making it sacred to both Hindus and Muslims.
Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple is planned from Piranmalai, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Piranmalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4:00-8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to February; avoid midday heat on the exposed hill
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 15 km from Tirupathur; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~70 km
A Tevaram Shiva sthalam with a hilltop climb and a shared Hindu-Muslim shrine tradition.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Piranmalai 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 Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple
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Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4:00-8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple?
Base yourself in Piranmalai 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 Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Piranmalai Kodunkundranathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sevuga Perumal Ayyanar Temple, Singampunari (6.4 km), Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary (16.2 km), Kotravaleeswarar Temple and Koviloor Aadheenam (20.8 km), Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Perumal Temple (23.9 km).
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