What to expect
Muthupet Dargah
The dargah of Andavar Sheikh Dawood Khamil Oliyullah is one of the oldest Muslim shrines in the region, believed to be several centuries old. Built in a traditional style, it has five minarets, the tallest reputedly added by the Thanjavur Maratha ruler Pratap Singh in the 18th century. It is an interfaith pilgrimage site visited by people of all communities.
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Muthupet Dargah
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThillaivilagam
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Muthupet Dargah is planned from Thillaivilagam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Thillaivilagam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thillaivilagam 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 Muthupet DargahSeasonal guide
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Today at Muthupet Dargah
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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heritageVeera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
5.1 km · ~13 min by auto
An ancient temple dedicated to Rama, counted among the Pancha Rama Kshetrams and the 108 Abhimana Kshetrams of Vaishnavism. It is distinctive as one of the few Rama temples where the presiding deity holds an arrow inscribed as 'Rama Saram'. Legend holds that Rama rested here at the ashram of sage Bharadwaja on his return journey to Ayodhya.
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Muthupet Dargah — at a glance
Timings5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March; the annual urs is a major draw
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Muthupet Dargah
In Muthupet town near the coast; nearest railway station Thiruthuraipoondi (~30 km) or Mannargudi; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~120 km.
Getting around Muthupet Dargah
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 Muthupet Dargah
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Muthupet Dargah
templeKolili Natheeswarar (Panchanatheeswarar) Temple, Thirukkuvalai 34.7 km · ~58 min by cab · straight line
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Where Muthupet Dargah is
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Muthupet Dargah — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Muthupet Dargah?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Muthupet Dargah?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
How do I reach Muthupet Dargah?
Base yourself in Thillaivilagam 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 Muthupet Dargah?
About an hour.
What else is near Muthupet Dargah?
Nearby you can pair Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam (5.1 km), Muthupet Lagoon and Mangroves (8.6 km), Thiruthuraipoondi (21.3 km), Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple) (22.9 km).
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