What to expect
Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam
A memorial mandapam at Sirukoodalpatti near Karaikudi honouring Kannadasan, the celebrated 20th-century Tamil poet and film lyricist known as 'Kaviarasu' (King of Poets), who hailed from this region. It commemorates one of Tamil Nadu's most beloved literary figures. The memorial is listed among the district's official places of interest.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSirukoodalpatti
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam is planned from Sirukoodalpatti, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Sirukoodalpatti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sirukoodalpatti 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 Kaviarasu Kannadasan ManimandapamSeasonal guide
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Today at Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam
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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Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam
About 10 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~10 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
Getting around Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam
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 Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam
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Nearby
What’s near Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam
heritageAayiram Jannal Veedu (Thousand Windows House), Karaikudi 4.7 km · ~12 min by auto · straight line
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Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.
How do I reach Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam?
Base yourself in Sirukoodalpatti 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 Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam?
About an hour.
What else is near Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam?
Nearby you can pair Athangudi Palace (Periya Veedu / Sri Lakshmi Vilas) (650 m), Athangudi Tiles Workshops (710 m), Kottaiyur Kailasanathar Temple (3.5 km), Chettinad Heritage Mansions, Karaikudi (3.9 km).
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Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Kaviarasu Kannadasan Manimandapam itself yet. These cover Sirukoodalpatti, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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