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Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai
A Shiva temple in Uthukottai town in the north-western corner of Thiruvallur district, near the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border. The presiding deity is worshipped as Papahareswarar, the remover of sins.
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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.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseThirupachur
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai is planned from Thirupachur, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Thirupachur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirupachur 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 Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai
Sunrise5:59 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 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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Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai
In Uthukottai town near the Andhra Pradesh border; nearest town Tiruvallur (~25 km); nearest railway Tiruvallur; Chennai (MAA) airport ~55 km.
Getting around Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai
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 Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai
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When is the best time to visit Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai?
Base yourself in Thirupachur 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 Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai?
About an hour.
What else is near Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai?
Nearby you can pair Veeraraghava Swamy Temple, Thiruvallur (1.8 km), Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thirupachur (4.1 km), Muktheeswarar Temple, Kadambathur (6.1 km), Poondi Reservoir (Sathyamurthy Sagar) (8.5 km).
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