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Pottalpudur Dargah
A 17th-century Sufi dargah built in 1674 over the tomb of the Islamic scholar Mohideen Abdul Qadir Jilani, whose followers are said to have settled in Pottalpudur after travelling from Persia. Its architecture blends Islamic and Dravidian styles, with a carved entrance and calligraphy that give it an almost temple-like appearance. Revered as a symbol of religious harmony, it draws Hindu, Christian and Muslim devotees, especially during its annual kandoori festival.
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Pottalpudur Dargah
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePottalpudur
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Pottalpudur Dargah is planned from Pottalpudur, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Pottalpudur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pottalpudur 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 Pottalpudur Dargah
Sunrise6:12 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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Pottalpudur Dargah — at a glance
Timings5:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeNovember to February; the kandoori festival season is the liveliest time to visit.
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pottalpudur Dargah
Nearest town Tenkasi ~18 km; nearest railway Tenkasi Junction ~18 km; nearest airport Tuticorin (TCR) ~85 km or Madurai (IXM) ~130 km.
Getting around Pottalpudur Dargah
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 Pottalpudur Dargah
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Pottalpudur Dargah — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pottalpudur Dargah?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pottalpudur Dargah?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Pottalpudur Dargah?
Base yourself in Pottalpudur 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 Pottalpudur Dargah?
About an hour.
What else is near Pottalpudur Dargah?
Nearby you can pair Ramar Hill Temple (Ramasamy Temple), Alangulam (12.8 km), Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam (19.1 km), Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields (19.2 km), Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi (19.2 km).
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