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Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam
The principal Divya Desam of the Nava Tirupati group, on the banks of the Thamirabarani, where Vishnu is worshipped as Vaikuntanathan; known for its ornate Pandya-era architecture.
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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.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseSrivaikuntam
DistrictThoothukudi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam is planned from Srivaikuntam, one of the travel bases in Thoothukudi district. Use Srivaikuntam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Srivaikuntam or nearby in Thoothukudi, 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 Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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.
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5 more places around Srivaikuntam, each worth a day of its own.
templeNava Tirupati Divya Desam Temples
4.7 km · ~12 min by auto
A cluster of nine Vishnu Divya Desam temples along the Thamirabarani river between Srivaikuntam and Tiruchendur, each associated with one of the nine planets (navagraha).
templeVaithamanidhi Perumal Temple, Thirukkolur
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto
One of the nine Nava Tirupati Divya Desams, dedicated to Vishnu as Vaithamanidhi; birthplace of the Alwar saint Madhurakavi.
templeAdhinathar Temple, Alwarthirunagari
4.2 km · ~11 min by auto
A Nava Tirupati Divya Desam and the birthplace of Nammalvar, foremost of the twelve Alwar saints, said to have composed his Tamil hymns beneath a tamarind tree here.
heritageAdichanallur Archaeological Site
4.9 km · ~12 min by auto
An ancient Iron Age urn-burial archaeological site on the Thamirabarani near Srivaikuntam, where skeletons in clay urns and Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions have been excavated.
heritageSivakalai
6.8 km · ~17 min by auto
A village near Srivaikuntam whose Thamirabarani-valley urn-burial finds have been dated to roughly 3,200 years ago, cited as evidence of an ancient Tamil Iron Age civilisation.
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Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site)
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam
Nearest railway Srivaikuntam or Thoothukudi (TN); ~25 km from Thoothukudi
Getting around Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam
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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Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site).
How do I reach Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam?
Base yourself in Srivaikuntam or nearby in Thoothukudi, 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 Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam?
About an hour.
What else is near Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam?
Nearby you can pair Adhinathar Temple, Alwarthirunagari (4.2 km), Nava Tirupati Divya Desam Temples (4.7 km), Adichanallur Archaeological Site (4.9 km), Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple, Thirukkolur (6.1 km).
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