What to expect
Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple centred on a palmyra tree (panai) that is the temple's sacred tree and gives the village its name. It is counted as the 190th Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 73rd on the southern bank of the Cauvery. The deity is worshipped as Soundareswarar and the temple is glorified in the Tevaram hymns.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThiruppanaiyur
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur is planned from Thiruppanaiyur, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Thiruppanaiyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruppanaiyur 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 Soundareswararswamy Temple, ThiruppanaiyurSeasonal guide
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Today at Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
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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Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur — 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 Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
About 6 km from Nannilam; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~105 km.
Getting around Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
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 Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
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Nearby
What’s near Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
heritageMeganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur 9.5 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line
heritageSthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur 9.7 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line
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Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur?
Base yourself in Thiruppanaiyur 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 Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur?
About an hour.
What else is near Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur?
Nearby you can pair Nannilam (5.1 km), Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam (6.3 km), Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar (6.5 km), Vanchinathaswamy Temple, Srivanchiyam (9.2 km).
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Image credits
- Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur:Mohan Krishnan (via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0) · CC BY-SA 3.0