What to expect
Chandranar Temple
The Navagraha temple dedicated to Chandra, the Moon God, on the Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaru road. The presiding Shiva deity Kailasanathar is linked to the legend of the devotee Appothi Adigal, and the temple is the prescribed shrine for Moon-related planetary remedies. It completes the group of Navagraha temples that lie within Thanjavur district.
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Before you go to Chandranar Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseThingalur
DistrictThanjavur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Chandranar Temple is planned from Thingalur, one of the travel bases in Thanjavur district. Use Thingalur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thingalur or nearby in Thanjavur, 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.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)58 km
- Madurai190 km
- Puducherry170 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Chennai350 km
Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Chandranar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Chandranar Temple
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 80%
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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Chandranar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler and drier)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Chandranar Temple
Thingalur, ~18 km from Thanjavur; Tiruchirappalli airport ~70 km
Getting around Chandranar 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.
If you need help at Chandranar Temple
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When is the best time to visit Chandranar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chandranar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Chandranar Temple?
Base yourself in Thingalur or nearby in Thanjavur, 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 Chandranar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Chandranar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Thirupazhanam Apathsahayeswarar Temple (3.3 km), Aiyarappar Temple, Thiruvaiyaru (4.4 km), Thyagaraja Aradhana Samadhi (4.7 km), Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple (5.6 km).
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Chandranar Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Chandranar Temple itself yet. These cover Thingalur, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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- Chandranar Temple:Ssriram mt · CC BY-SA 4.0