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Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple counted among the Pancha Aranya Sthalams, its site once a dense forest of Vanni trees, which remain the sacred tree. The deity is worshipped as Padaleswarar with the goddess Alankaravalli. It is glorified in the Tevaram of Tirugnanasambandar and lies on the delta pilgrimage circuit near Avalivanallur.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseHaridwaramangalam
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam is planned from Haridwaramangalam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Haridwaramangalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Haridwaramangalam 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 Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam
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 · 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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Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam — 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 Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam
About 10 km from Needamangalam; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~90 km.
Getting around Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam
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 Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam
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When is the best time to visit Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam?
Base yourself in Haridwaramangalam 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 Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam?
About an hour.
What else is near Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam?
Nearby you can pair Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur (2.5 km), Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni (6.0 km), Apatsahayeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam), Alangudi (6.5 km), Paadaikavadi Mariamman Temple, Valangaiman (7.3 km).
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