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Sengottai Perumal Temple
An old Hindu temple in the town of Shencottai dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Perumal). Shencottai lies at the Sengottai gap of the Western Ghats near the Kerala border and is one of the taluk towns of Tenkasi district. The temple is known locally for its Dravidian architecture and carvings.
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Sengottai Perumal Temple
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseShencottai
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sengottai Perumal Temple is planned from Shencottai, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Shencottai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Shencottai 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 Sengottai Perumal TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Sengottai Perumal Temple
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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Sengottai Perumal Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February, and around the Courtallam falls season when the area is busiest.
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sengottai Perumal Temple
Nearest town Tenkasi ~5 km; nearest railway Sengottai station in town or Tenkasi Junction ~6 km; nearest airport Tuticorin (TCR) ~95 km or Madurai (IXM) ~130 km.
Getting around Sengottai Perumal 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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When is the best time to visit Sengottai Perumal Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sengottai Perumal Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Sengottai Perumal Temple?
Base yourself in Shencottai 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 Sengottai Perumal Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Sengottai Perumal Temple?
Nearby you can pair Thirumalaikumaraswamy Temple, Panpoli (830 m), Honey Falls (Thenaruvi), Courtallam (4.4 km), Shenbaga Devi Falls, Courtallam (4.9 km), Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) (5.0 km).
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