What to expect
Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
A Hindu temple in the town of Thiruvengadam dedicated to Lord Shiva as Chokkalingaswamy. It is the principal temple of the town and is administered under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department. Thiruvengadam is one of the taluk headquarters of Tenkasi district.
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Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThiruvengadam
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam is planned from Thiruvengadam, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Thiruvengadam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvengadam 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 Chokkalingaswamy Temple, ThiruvengadamSeasonal guide
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Today at Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
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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Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February; mornings and evenings coincide with the main pujas.
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
Nearest town Sankarankovil ~20 km; nearest railway Sankarankovil station ~20 km; nearest airport Tuticorin (TCR) ~80 km or Madurai (IXM) ~110 km.
Getting around Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
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 Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
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Nearby
What’s near Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam
heritageArthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur 29.0 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line
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Where Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam is
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Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam?
Base yourself in Thiruvengadam 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 Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam?
About an hour.
What else is near Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam?
Nearby you can pair Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval (15.9 km), Sankaranarayanaswamy Temple, Sankarankovil (17.6 km), Thirumalapuram Rock-Cut Cave Temples (23.4 km), Arthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur (29.0 km).
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