What to expect
Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam
A Shiva temple on the southern bank of the Cauvery, revered as the 70th Paadal Petra Sthalam in the 7th-century Tevaram hymns. It is one of very few temples with a separate shrine for Yama, the god of death, seated beside Chitragupta. Regarded as a Mukti (Moksha) Sthalam where those who die are believed to attain liberation, it draws pilgrims performing death and ancestral rites.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSrivanchiyam
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam is planned from Srivanchiyam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Srivanchiyam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Srivanchiyam 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 Vanchinathaswamy Temple, SrivanchiyamSeasonal guide
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Today at Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam
Sunrise6:02 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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Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam — 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 Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam
About 10 km east of Tiruvarur town; nearest railhead Tiruvarur Junction (~10 km) with Nannilam also close; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~100 km.
Getting around Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam
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 Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam
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Nearby
What’s near Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam
heritageVeezhinathar (Nethrarpaneswarar) Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai 8.3 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
heritageMeganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur 11.8 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line
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Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam?
Base yourself in Srivanchiyam 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 Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam?
About an hour.
What else is near Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam?
Nearby you can pair Nannilam (4.6 km), Subramanya Swamy Temple, Engan (7.2 km), Saraswathi Temple, Koothanur (7.4 km), Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Thirukkannamangai (8.2 km).
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- Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam:பா.ஜம்புலிங்கம் (via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) · CC BY-SA 4.0