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Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)
An agrarian Cauvery-delta village that is the ancestral home of former US Vice President Kamala Harris's maternal grandfather, P. V. Gopalan. Its Dharma Sastha (Ayyanar) temple, to which the Gopalan family donated, carries a stone plaque bearing the family name and gained international attention during Harris's rise. The village became a symbol of Tamil Nadu's diaspora heritage.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThulasendrapuram
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple) is planned from Thulasendrapuram, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Thulasendrapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thulasendrapuram 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 Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)Seasonal guide
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Today at Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)
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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Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple) — 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 Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)
About 15 km from Mannargudi; nearest railway station Mannargudi; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~110 km.
Getting around Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha 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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Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)?
Base yourself in Thulasendrapuram 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 Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)?
About an hour.
What else is near Thulasendrapuram (Dharma Sastha Temple)?
Nearby you can pair Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi (7.8 km), Parijatavaneswarar Temple, Thirukkalar (9.0 km), Vaduvur Kothandaramaswamy Temple (17.6 km), Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary (18.2 km).
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