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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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Typeheritage
Nearest baseAllinagaram
DistrictTheni
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
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.
Getting there
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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Veerappa Ayyanar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
Sunrise6:11 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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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 here
How to reach Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
At Allinagaram, about 3.5 km from Theni; nearest railway Theni or Madurai Jn; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 80 km.
Getting around Veerappa Ayyanar 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 Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
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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.
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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Veerappa Ayyanar Temple guides, stories & itineraries
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