Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple

The Shanmuganathar (Murugan) temple at Kamayagoundanpatti in Theni district is a local Murugan shrine. It is known for hosting a Thai Poosam festival that draws devotees from surrounding villages.

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Who's going?Tailor Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple to your trip
Typeheritage
Nearest baseKamayagoundanpatti
DistrictTheni
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2

Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple is planned from Kamayagoundanpatti, one of the travel bases in Theni district. Use Kamayagoundanpatti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Kamayagoundanpatti 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 Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar TempleSeasonal guide

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Today at Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple
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.

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One more place around Kamayagoundanpatti worth a day of its own.

heritageCumbum Ardhanareeswarar Temple

3.8 km · ~10 min by auto

The Ardhanareeswarar temple is a notable Shiva temple in the town of Cumbum, in the fertile Cumbum valley. It is dedicated to the half-male, half-female form of Shiva and Parvati. It serves as one of the principal temples of the town.

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Before you go

Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple — at a glance

TimingsRoughly 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Best timeThai Poosam in January or February; October to February otherwise

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple

At Kamayagoundanpatti near Uthamapalayam, about 30 km from Theni; nearest railway Bodinayakkanur or Theni; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 90 km.

Getting around Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar 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 Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple
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Nearby

What’s near Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple

templeKuchanur Saniswaran Temple 2.8 km · ~7 min by auto · straight line
waterfallChinna Suruli Falls 3.1 km · ~8 min by auto · straight line
activityCumbum Valley (Grapes City) 3.3 km · ~8 min by auto · straight line
heritageCumbum Ardhanareeswarar Temple 3.8 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
townCumbum 4.0 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
waterfallSuruli Falls 8.4 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
heritageSuruli Kailasanathar Temple 9.0 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
viewpointHighwavys / Meghamalai Tea Estates viewpoint 9.0 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
hill stationMeghamalai (High Wavy Mountains) 9.3 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
templeKodi Lingam Temple 9.3 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line
heritageSuruli Mastan Dargah 9.4 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line

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Good to know

Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple?

Entry: Free. Timings: Roughly 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

How do I reach Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple?

Base yourself in Kamayagoundanpatti 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 Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple?

About an hour.

What else is near Kamayagoundanpatti Shanmuganathar Temple?

Nearby you can pair Kuchanur Saniswaran Temple (2.8 km), Chinna Suruli Falls (3.1 km), Cumbum Valley (Grapes City) (3.3 km), Cumbum Ardhanareeswarar Temple (3.8 km).

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