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Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
The Veerappa Ayyanar temple at Allinagaram, about 3.5 km from Theni, is a well-known guardian-deity (Ayyanar) temple. Its annual festival, held around the Tamil New Year, is a major local celebration.
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Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
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Plan Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
Typeheritage
Nearest baseAllinagaram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseAllinagaram
DistrictTheni
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
The Veerappa Ayyanar temple at Allinagaram, about 3.5 km from Theni, is a well-known guardian-deity (Ayyanar) temple. Its annual festival, held around the Tamil New Year, is a major local celebration.
Veerappa Ayyanar Temple is planned from Allinagaram, one of the travel bases in Theni district. Use Allinagaram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Veerappa Ayyanar Temple — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Best timeTamil New Year in April; October to February otherwise
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Allinagaram, about 3.5 km from Theni; nearest railway Theni or Madurai Jn; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 80 km.
Largest crowds gather during the Tamil New Year festival.
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How to visit
- Base yourself in Allinagaram or nearby in Theni, 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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Veerappa Ayyanar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Veerappa Ayyanar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Veerappa Ayyanar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Roughly 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Veerappa Ayyanar Temple?
Base yourself in Allinagaram or nearby in Theni, 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 Veerappa Ayyanar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Veerappa Ayyanar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Theertha Thotti Subramaniar Temple (570 m), Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple (7.6 km), Shanmuganathi Dam (9.7 km), Vaigai Dam (12.7 km).
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