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Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam
Ancient Shiva temple beside the Main Falls and one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams; a conch-shaped 'Sangakkovil' sanctum where Kutralanathar is worshipped with consort Kuzhalvoi Mozhiammai.
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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 baseCourtallam
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam is planned from Courtallam, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Courtallam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Courtallam or nearby in Tenkasi, 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 Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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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Top experiences around Courtallam
5 more places around Courtallam, each worth a day of its own.
waterfallMain Falls, Courtallam
280 m · 3 min walk
The largest of the Courtallam (Kutralam) cascades in the Western Ghats, about 50 m wide and falling roughly 100 m; the mineral-rich waters that give Courtallam its 'Spa of South India' name draw crowds of bathers, especially in the June-September season.
waterfallOld Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)
2.5 km · ~6 min by auto
A forested cascade a few kilometres from the Main Falls with shallow pools popular with families and children, part of the Courtallam waterfall cluster.
waterfallTiger Falls (Puli Aruvi), Courtallam
1.3 km · 17 min walk
A gentle, relatively safe cascade close to the Courtallam bus stand, favoured by families with young children.
waterfallShenbaga Devi Falls, Courtallam
2.3 km · 28 min walk
A hill cascade with an adjoining Shenbaga Devi Amman shrine; local temple festivals traditionally begin only after worship here, and access lies within reserve forest.
waterfallChitraruvi, Courtallam
640 m · 8 min walk
A small, shallow cascade in the Courtallam cluster, reopened to visitors in 2019 with a nominal entry fee; considered safe for children.
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Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeYear-round
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam
Beside Main Falls, Courtallam; nearest railway Kutralam/Tenkasi Jn (TSI) ~5 km
Getting around Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam
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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When is the best time to visit Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam?
Base yourself in Courtallam or nearby in Tenkasi, 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 Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam?
About an hour.
What else is near Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam?
Nearby you can pair Main Falls, Courtallam (280 m), Chitraruvi, Courtallam (640 m), Tiger Falls (Puli Aruvi), Courtallam (1.3 km), Shenbaga Devi Falls, Courtallam (2.3 km).
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