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Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple whose deity Satchinathar signifies Shiva as the eternal witness (satchi) to truth. It is one of the Pancha Aranya Sthalams, five 'forest' temples of the delta, once set in a grove of trumpet-flower (Paadhiri) trees. Glorified in the Tevaram of Sambandar and Sundarar, it has the Chandra Pushkarini tank linked to lunar worship.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseAvalivanallur
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur is planned from Avalivanallur, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Avalivanallur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Avalivanallur 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.
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Today at Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
Sunrise6:03 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 · 82%
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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Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur — 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 Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
About 12 km from Needamangalam; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~85 km.
Getting around Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
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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When is the best time to visit Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
Base yourself in Avalivanallur 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 Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
About an hour.
What else is near Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
Nearby you can pair Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam (2.5 km), Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni (7.0 km), Apatsahayeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam), Alangudi (9.1 km), Paadaikavadi Mariamman Temple, Valangaiman (9.2 km).
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