What to expect
Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple revered in the Tevaram, said to be the last of the sixty madakoil temples built by the Chola king Kochengat Chola. The deity is worshipped as Brahmapureeswarar with the goddess Poonguzhalammai. It carries the legend of Sundarar bringing Shiva to a Soma yagna and of the Lord turning bricks into gold.
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Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseAmbar
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar is planned from Ambar, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Ambar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ambar or nearby in Thiruvarur, 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 Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, AmbarSeasonal guide
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Today at Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
Sunrise6:02 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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Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
About 8 km from Nannilam; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~110 km.
Getting around Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
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 Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
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Nearby
What’s near Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar
heritageSthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur 3.8 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
heritageMeganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur 5.0 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
heritageVeezhinathar (Nethrarpaneswarar) Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai 12.4 km · ~21 min by cab · straight line
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Where Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar is
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Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar?
Base yourself in Ambar or nearby in Thiruvarur, 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 Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar?
About an hour.
What else is near Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar?
Nearby you can pair Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam (310 m), Sthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur (3.8 km), Sakalabuvaneswarar Temple, Thirumeeyachur Ilankoil (5.0 km), Meganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur (5.0 km).
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