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Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple
An old Kali temple in Madapuram village on the banks of the Vaigai near Thiruppuvanam, revered as one of the guardian deities (kaval deivam) of the Madurai Pandya kings. The fierce goddess Bhadrakali stands about 12 feet tall in an open sanctum without a roof, sheltered beneath a roughly 30-foot horse figure. Popularly known as the shrine of the 'Goddess of Justice', it draws devotees seeking fair resolution of disputes.
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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 baseThiruppuvanam
DistrictSivaganga
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple is planned from Thiruppuvanam, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Thiruppuvanam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruppuvanam 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 Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple
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 · 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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Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March; busiest during Aadi and full-moon days
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple
About 3 km from Thiruppuvanam; nearest railway Manamadurai Junction (~15 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~25 km
Getting around Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman 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.
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What’s near Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple
templeKannudaya Nayaki (Kannathal) Amman Temple, Nattarasankottai 34.6 km · ~58 min by cab · straight line
templeKalaiyar Kovil (Swarna Kaleeswarar / Someswarar) Temple 40.6 km · ~68 min by cab · straight line
templeVenkatachalapathy (Then Tirupati) Perumal Temple, Ariyakudi 45.5 km · ~76 min by cab · straight line
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Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM.
How do I reach Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruppuvanam 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 Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Madapuram Bhadrakali Amman Temple?
Nearby you can pair Keeladi (Keezhadi) Heritage Museum (9.0 km), Keezhadi Excavation Site (9.4 km), Idaikattur Sacred Heart Church (19.1 km), Muthumariamman Temple, Thayamangalam (33.9 km).
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