What to expect
Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
A government-built memorial at the former seat of the 18th-century Palaiyakkarar Puli Thevar, one of the earliest chieftains to resist the East India Company; displays weapons, statues and a library.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSankarankovil
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval is planned from Sankarankovil, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Sankarankovil for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sankarankovil 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.
Weather in Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, NerkattumsevalSeasonal guide
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Today at Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 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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Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Best timeYear-round
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
Nerkattumseval village; nearest railway Sankarankovil/Rajapalayam; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~150 km
Getting around Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
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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Nearby
What’s near Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
heritageArthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur 13.2 km · ~22 min by cab · straight line
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Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
How do I reach Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
Base yourself in Sankarankovil 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 Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
About an hour.
What else is near Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
Nearby you can pair Sankaranarayanaswamy Temple, Sankarankovil (9.2 km), Thirumalapuram Rock-Cut Cave Temples (11.4 km), Arthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur (13.2 km), Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam (15.9 km).
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