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Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple
One of Tamil Nadu's most-visited Amman shrines, dedicated to the goddess Karumariamman and believed to be around 1,000 years old. The locality was historically a dense neem forest, which gave it the name Velkadu or Thiruverkadu. Sundays are the special day of worship and draw very large crowds of devotees.
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Before you go to Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman 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 baseThiruverkadu
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is planned from Thiruverkadu, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Thiruverkadu for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruverkadu 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 Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple
Sunrise5:59 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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An ancient Shiva temple at Thiruverkadu, distinct from the adjoining Karumariamman shrine, noted for its set of directional dikpalaka lingams. It is one of the older Shiva temples of the district and part of the Thiruverkadu temple cluster.
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Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March; Tamil month of Aadi (Jul-Aug) for festivals
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple
About 7 km from Poonamallee town; nearest railway is Avadi (~6 km) on the Chennai suburban line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~25 km.
Getting around Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman 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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Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 9:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruverkadu 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 Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple?
Nearby you can pair Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu (1.0 km), Masilamaneeswarar Temple, Thirumullaivoyal (6.7 km), Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee (9.6 km), Big Mosque (Periya Palli), Poonamallee (9.7 km).
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- Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple:Bhagya sri113, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0