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Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Well-known Rama temple at Vaduvur, called the Dakshina Ayodhya of the delta, dedicated to Kothandaramaswamy (Rama with his bow) and a landmark of the Mannargudi area. This temple guide is organized from Needamangalam 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 Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple.
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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 baseNeedamangalam
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple is planned from Needamangalam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Needamangalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Needamangalam 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 Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple
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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Top experiences around Needamangalam
3 more places around Needamangalam, each worth a day of its own.
templeApatsahayeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam), Alangudi
16.9 km · ~28 min by cab
Shiva temple at Alangudi (Tiru Irum Poolai) in Valangaiman taluk that is the Guru (Jupiter/Brihaspati) shrine of the Navagraha circuit, a Paadal Petra Sthalam drawing heavy crowds on Guru transit days.
wildlifeVaduvur Bird Sanctuary
830 m · 10 min walk
A delta wetland bird sanctuary of about 128 hectares on Vaduvur lake, declared in 1999, drawing painted storks, grey pelicans, spoonbills, darters and open-bill storks.
townNeedamangalam
12.1 km · ~20 min by cab
Cauvery-delta market town at the junction of the Thiruvarur, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam roads, gateway to the Alangudi Guru temple and a traditional agrarian hub.
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Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaily approx 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March; Rama Navami (Mar-Apr) for the main festival
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple
At Vaduvur village, approx 18 km from Mannargudi; nearest railhead Mannargudi; Tiruchirappalli airport (TRZ) approx 70 km
Getting around Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple
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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Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily approx 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple?
Base yourself in Needamangalam 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 Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary (830 m), Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni (9.4 km), Needamangalam (12.1 km), Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi (12.8 km).
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Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple itself yet. These cover Needamangalam, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Photographs: Ssriram mt via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ssriram mt (CC BY-SA 4.0), Vaduvur (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple:Ssriram mt via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0