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.
Plan Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
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.
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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Entry: Free
How to reach Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
Nearest railway Arakkonam Junction, ~15 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA), ~65 km
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu
A Shiva temple in Kadambathur village, about 250 m from Kadambathur railway station and around 9 km from Thiruvallur. The area was once a forest of kadamba trees, giving it its name. The 13th-century siddhar Shivadeva is associated with worship at this temple.
6.5 km · ~16 min by auto · straight lineA Shiva temple at Thirupachur, about 3-4 km from Thiruvallur town on the Thiruvallur-Thiruttani route, counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams, the 16th in Thondai Nadu. The presiding deity is worshipped as Pasupatheeswarar.
7.2 km · ~18 min by auto · straight lineA major Kosasthalaiyar-river reservoir supplying Chennai, with a landscaped garden that draws visitors when the sluices overflow.
8.7 km · ~14 min by cab · straight lineA 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.
9.1 km · ~15 min by cab · straight lineA Divya Desam in the heart of Thiruvallur town where Vishnu reclines as Vaidya Veeraraghava, worshipped as a healer of body and mind.
10.9 km · ~18 min by cab · straight lineA 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.
11.1 km · ~19 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple in Koovam village on the Cooum river, counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams and the 14th Shiva Sthalam of Thondai Nadu. The presiding deity is Thiripuranthakeswarar with consort Thiripurasundari.
11.8 km · ~20 min by cab · straight lineHilltop Murugan shrine reached by 365 steps, one of the six Arupadai Veedu and the busiest at New Year and Kanda Sashti.
22.2 km · ~37 min by cab · straight lineThe 58th of the 108 Divya Desams, dedicated to Vishnu worshipped here as Bhaktavatsala Perumal, the lover of devotees, with his consort known as Ennai Petra Thayar. The temple is attributed to the Pallavas of the late 8th century. It is built in classic Dravidian style with a five-tiered rajagopuram and a granite sanctum.
24.1 km · ~40 min by cab · straight lineA northwestern taluk town near the Andhra border and the Kosasthalaiyar river, on the road toward Tirupati and the Periyapalayam Amman temple.
25.5 km · ~43 min by cab · straight lineA popular goddess temple on the banks of the Arani river at Periyapalayam, roughly 45 km north of Chennai on the highway near Red Hills. The main complex is around 200 years old and is dedicated to Bhavani Amman. During the Tamil months of Aadi and Aavani it draws lakhs of pilgrims.
32.8 km · ~55 min by cab · straight lineAn 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.
33.7 km · ~56 min by cab · straight lineWhere Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu is
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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