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Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
A village near Tenkasi known for its wide sunflower fields at the foothills of the Western Ghats. The fields became famous as a shooting location for Mani Ratnam's 1992 film Roja and have since appeared in numerous songs and films. The village is also known for its rose cultivation.
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Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSundarapandiapuram
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields is planned from Sundarapandiapuram, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Sundarapandiapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sundarapandiapuram 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 Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower FieldsSeasonal guide
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Today at Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
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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One more place around Sundarapandiapuram worth a day of its own.
heritageRajagopala Swamy Temple, Sundarapandiapuram
340 m · 4 min walk
One of the oldest temples in Sundarapandiapuram, dedicated to Lord Rajagopala Swamy (Krishna) with his consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama. It stands in the same village celebrated for its sunflower fields near Tenkasi. It is a modest but locally venerated Vaishnavite shrine.
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Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeWinter to early spring when the sunflowers are in bloom; check locally before visiting.
Entry: Free (fields are private farmland; view from the roadside)
Getting here
How to reach Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
Nearest town Tenkasi ~12 km; nearest railway Tenkasi Junction ~12 km; nearest airport Tuticorin (TCR) ~90 km or Madurai (IXM) ~140 km.
Getting around Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
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 Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields?
Entry: Free (fields are private farmland; view from the roadside). Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields?
Base yourself in Sundarapandiapuram 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 Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields?
About an hour.
What else is near Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields?
Nearby you can pair Rajagopala Swamy Temple, Sundarapandiapuram (340 m), Ayikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple (6.2 km), Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi (9.2 km), Kadagalishwarar Temple (12.3 km).
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