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Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam
A Shiva temple at Thiruvenpakkam near Poondi, on the northern bank of the Poondi reservoir along the Thiruvallur-Thiruttani road. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams and the 17th Shiva Sthalam of Thondai Nadu, with the deity known as Oondreeswarar.
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Before you go to Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam
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 baseThiruvenpakkam
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam is planned from Thiruvenpakkam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Thiruvenpakkam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvenpakkam 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.
Weather in Oondreeswarar Temple, ThiruvenpakkamSeasonal guide
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Today at Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam
Sunrise6:00 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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Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 4:00 - 7:30 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam
About 20 km from Tiruvallur town near the Poondi reservoir; nearest railway Tiruvallur on the Chennai-Arakkonam line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~55 km.
Getting around Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam
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 Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam
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Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 4:00 - 7:30 PM daily.
How do I reach Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam?
Base yourself in Thiruvenpakkam 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 Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam?
About an hour.
What else is near Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam?
Nearby you can pair Poondi Reservoir (Sathyamurthy Sagar) (560 m), Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thirupachur (6.3 km), Veeraraghava Swamy Temple, Thiruvallur (7.3 km), Papahareswarar Temple, Uthukottai (8.9 km).
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