What to expect
Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple at the site of the Sangam-age Battle of Venni, where the Chola king Karikala defeated a Chera-Pandya confederacy around the 2nd century CE. The village was home to the Sangam poet Vennikkuyathiyar, who sang of that battle. The temple is popularly visited as a 'diabetes temple' where devotees pray for relief from blood-sugar ailments.
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Plan Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKoil Venni
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni is planned from Koil Venni, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Koil Venni for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Koil Venni 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 Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil VenniSeasonal guide
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Today at Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni
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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Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni — 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 Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni
About 10 km from Needamangalam; nearest railway station Nidamangalam or Tiruvarur; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~85 km.
Getting around Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni
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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Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni?
Base yourself in Koil Venni 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 Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni?
About an hour.
What else is near Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni?
Nearby you can pair Needamangalam (5.8 km), Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam (6.0 km), Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur (7.0 km), Apatsahayeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam), Alangudi (7.8 km).
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