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Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)
A Shiva temple in Koovam village on the Cooum river, counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams and the 14th Shiva Sthalam of Thondai Nadu. The presiding deity is Thiripuranthakeswarar with consort Thiripurasundari.
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Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)
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Plan Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)
Typetemple
Nearest baseKoovam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKoovam
DistrictThiruvallur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple in Koovam village on the Cooum river, counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams and the 14th Shiva Sthalam of Thondai Nadu. The presiding deity is Thiripuranthakeswarar with consort Thiripurasundari.
Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam) is planned from Koovam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Koovam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam) — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 15 km from Tiruvallur town; nearest railway Sevvapet Road on the Chennai-Arakkonam line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~45 km.
Set beside the Cooum (Koovam) river at the village's edge.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Koovam or nearby in Thiruvallur, 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.
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What’s near Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)
templeMuktheeswarar Temple, Kadambathur9.5 km awaytempleVadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu11.8 km awaytemplePasupatheeswarar Temple, Thirupachur13.6 km awaytemplePapahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai14.8 km awaytempleVeeraraghava Swamy Temple, Thiruvallur16.0 km awaydamPoondi Reservoir (Sathyamurthy Sagar)18.5 km away
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Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)?
Base yourself in Koovam or nearby in Thiruvallur, 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 Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam (Koovam)?
Nearby you can pair Muktheeswarar Temple, Kadambathur (9.5 km), Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu (11.8 km), Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thirupachur (13.6 km), Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai (14.8 km).
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