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Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
An ancient Shiva Paadal Petra Sthalam revered as the site of the Oordhva Thandavam dance contest between Shiva and Kali, linked to saint Karaikkal Ammaiyar. This temple guide is organized from Tiruvalangadu in Thiruvallur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu.
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Before you go to Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
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 baseTiruvalangadu
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu is planned from Tiruvalangadu, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Tiruvalangadu for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tiruvalangadu 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 Vadaranyeswarar Temple, TiruvalangaduSeasonal guide
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Today at Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
Sunrise6:00 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 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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Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March; special worship during Arudra Darshan
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
Nearest railway Arakkonam Junction, ~15 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA), ~65 km
Getting around Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
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 Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
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Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu?
Base yourself in Tiruvalangadu 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 Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu?
About an hour.
What else is near Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu?
Nearby you can pair Muktheeswarar Temple, Kadambathur (6.5 km), Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thirupachur (7.2 km), Poondi Reservoir (Sathyamurthy Sagar) (8.7 km), Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam (9.1 km).
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- Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu:Shivashanky, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0