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Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple
A well-known Murugan temple, dedicated to Balasubramania Swamy, in Siruvapuri village in Ponneri taluk, a popular pilgrimage stop on the northern Chennai belt. It lies close to Periyapalayam and is often visited together with the Bhavani Amman temple there.
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Before you go to Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy 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 baseSiruvapuri
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple is planned from Siruvapuri, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Siruvapuri for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Siruvapuri 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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Today at Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 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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Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple
In Ponneri taluk about 15 km from Ponneri town; nearest railway Ponneri on the Chennai suburban line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~50 km.
Getting around Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy 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.
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Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM daily.
How do I reach Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
Base yourself in Siruvapuri 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 Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sri Bhavani Amman Temple, Periyapalayam (8.0 km), Ponneri (8.9 km), Gummidipoondi (9.4 km), Masilamaneeswarar Temple, Thirumullaivoyal (21.3 km).
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- Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple:Selvakumar mallar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC0