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Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
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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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThillaivilagam
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam 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.
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Today at Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
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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Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam — 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 Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
About 10 km from Thiruthuraipoondi; nearest railway station Thiruthuraipoondi or Tiruvarur; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~115 km.
Getting around Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
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 Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
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Nearby
What’s near Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
templeKolili Natheeswarar (Panchanatheeswarar) Temple, Thirukkuvalai 30.4 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line
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Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam?
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 Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam?
About an hour.
What else is near Veera Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam?
Nearby you can pair Muthupet Dargah (5.1 km), Muthupet Lagoon and Mangroves (10.6 km), Thiruthuraipoondi (16.8 km), Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple) (23.3 km).
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