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Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple
Shiva temple near Thiruthuraipoondi honoured as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, traditionally regarded as the last place graced by the saint Thirunavukkarasar (Appar), a quiet stop on the delta Thevaram trail.
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Before you go to Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruthuraipoondi
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple is planned from Thiruthuraipoondi, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Thiruthuraipoondi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruthuraipoondi 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 Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 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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Top experiences around Thiruthuraipoondi
2 more places around Thiruthuraipoondi, each worth a day of its own.
templeKolili Natheeswarar (Panchanatheeswarar) Temple, Thirukkuvalai
1.7 km · 21 min walk
Ancient Shiva temple at Thirukkuvalai (Thirukolili), a Paadal Petra Sthalam praised in the Thevaram, where Shiva is worshipped as Brahmapureeswarar in a historic delta temple town.
townThiruthuraipoondi
12.1 km · ~20 min by cab
Taluk town in the south of the district on the route to the Muthupet mangroves and coastal delta, a local trade centre amid paddy fields and small delta temples.
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Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaily morning and evening; typically closed midday (confirm locally)
Best timeNovember to February for cooler weather
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple
Near Tiruvaimur, approx 25 km from Thiruvarur towards Thiruthuraipoondi/Nagapattinam; nearest railhead Thiruthuraipoondi; Tiruchirappalli airport (TRZ) approx 100 km
Getting around Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple
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.
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What’s near Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple
templeKolili Natheeswarar (Panchanatheeswarar) Temple, Thirukkuvalai 1.7 km · 21 min walk · straight line
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Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily morning and evening; typically closed midday (confirm locally).
How do I reach Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruthuraipoondi 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 Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kolili Natheeswarar (Panchanatheeswarar) Temple, Thirukkuvalai (1.7 km), Thiruthuraipoondi (12.1 km), Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur (18.2 km), Kamalalayam Tank, Tiruvarur (19.4 km).
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Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple itself yet. These cover Thiruthuraipoondi, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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