What to expect
Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)
A Vishnu temple on the banks of the Kaveri about 20 km from Trichy, considered an Abhimana Sthalam and often called a southern counterpart of Tirupati. It is renowned for a traditional 48-day cure ritual for mentally ill devotees, who stay within the temple premises. In 1996 the temple established a Tamil Nadu government-licensed mental health rehabilitation centre, the first of its kind in the state.
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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 baseGunaseelam
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam) is planned from Gunaseelam, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Gunaseelam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Gunaseelam or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, 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 Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)Seasonal guide
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Today at Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 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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Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam) — at a glance
Timings6 AM to 12:30 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)
About 20 km from Tiruchirappalli; nearest railway Tiruchirappalli Jn (~22 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~30 km.
Getting around Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)
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 Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)
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Nearby
What’s near Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)
templeAzhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple / Kamalavalli Nachiyar (Uraiyur) 14.2 km · ~24 min by cab · straight line
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Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6 AM to 12:30 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM.
How do I reach Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)?
Base yourself in Gunaseelam or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, 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 Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)?
About an hour.
What else is near Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam)?
Nearby you can pair Mukkombu (Upper Anicut) (2.1 km), Tropical Butterfly Conservatory (8.2 km), Vayalur Murugan Temple (10.1 km), Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai) (12.4 km).
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Photographs: Balajiviswanathan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain), Ssriram mt (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam):Balajiviswanathan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain