What to expect
Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple revered in the Tevaram of Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar. It is popularly known as the Sri Raghu-Kethu temple, a parihara sthalam where devotees worship the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu together. The deity is worshipped as Paampuranathar (Sheshapureeswarar), the name linked to serpent (paambu) legends of the site.
Practical guide
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThirupampuram
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram is planned from Thirupampuram, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Thirupampuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirupampuram 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 Paampuranathar Temple, ThirupampuramSeasonal guide
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Today at Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram
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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Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram — 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 Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram
About 10 km from Nannilam; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~105 km.
Getting around Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram
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 Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram
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Nearby
What’s near Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram
heritageMeganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur 3.3 km · ~8 min by auto · straight line
heritageVeezhinathar (Nethrarpaneswarar) Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai 5.0 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
heritageSthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur 5.8 km · ~14 min by auto · straight line
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Where Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram is
Good to know
Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram?
Base yourself in Thirupampuram 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 Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram?
Nearby you can pair Meganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur (3.3 km), Sakalabuvaneswarar Temple, Thirumeeyachur Ilankoil (3.5 km), Veezhinathar (Nethrarpaneswarar) Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai (5.0 km), Sthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur (5.8 km).
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