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Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
Large Vaishnava temple of Vishnu as Rajagopalaswamy, called Dakshina Dwaraka, expanded under the Thanjavur Nayaks, with the huge Haridra Nadhi temple tank. This temple guide is organized from Mannargudi in Thiruvarur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi.
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Before you go to Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseMannargudi
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi is planned from Mannargudi, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Mannargudi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mannargudi 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 Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
Sunrise6:03 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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Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi — at a glance
TimingsDaily approx 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March; Panguni festival (Mar-Apr)
Entry: Free; special darshan tickets available
Getting here
How to reach Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
In Mannargudi town; Mannargudi railway station nearby; approx 32 km from Thiruvarur; Tiruchirappalli airport (TRZ) approx 80 km
Getting around Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
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 Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi?
Entry: Free; special darshan tickets available. Timings: Daily approx 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi?
Base yourself in Mannargudi 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 Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi?
About an hour.
What else is near Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi?
Nearby you can pair Parijatavaneswarar Temple, Thirukkalar (2.2 km), Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple) (7.8 km), Needamangalam (12.0 km), Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple (12.8 km).
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Photographs: Ssriram mt via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Gopala Nivasam (CC BY 4.0), Jmadhu (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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