What to expect
Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple near Ambar, revered in the Tevaram hymns. The deity is worshipped as Mahakalanathar (Mahakaleswarar), a form linking Shiva to Kala, time and death. It is part of the Ambar cluster of Chola-era delta shrines.
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Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseTirumakalam
DistrictThiruvarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam is planned from Tirumakalam, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Tirumakalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tirumakalam 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 Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
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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8.1 km · ~13 min by cab
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple in the taluk headquarters town of Nannilam, revered in the Tevaram of the Nayanmars. The deity is worshipped as Madhuvaneswarar, the name associated with a legendary honey-forest (madhu vanam) that once surrounded the site. It is one of the district's more accessible Tevara sthalams.
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Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam — 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 Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
About 9 km from Nannilam, near Ambar; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~110 km.
Getting around Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
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 Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
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Nearby
What’s near Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam
heritageSthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur 4.1 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
heritageMeganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur 5.3 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
heritageVeezhinathar (Nethrarpaneswarar) Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai 12.6 km · ~21 min by cab · straight line
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Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam?
Base yourself in Tirumakalam 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 Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam?
About an hour.
What else is near Mahakalanathar Temple, Tirumakalam?
Nearby you can pair Ambal Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar (310 m), Sthalasayana (Kripasamudra) Perumal Temple, Thirusirupuliyur (4.1 km), Sakalabuvaneswarar Temple, Thirumeeyachur Ilankoil (5.3 km), Meganathaswamy (Lalithambigai) Temple, Thirumeeyachur (5.3 km).
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