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Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)
A 108 Divya Desam on the banks of the Kaveri, dedicated to Vishnu as Appala Ranganathar (Appakkudathaan). It is one of the five Pancharanga Kshetrams, the sacred Ranganatha shrines strung along the Kaveri. The presiding deity reclines and the temple is glorified in the hymns of the Alvar saints.
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Plan Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)
Typetemple
Nearest baseKoviladi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKoviladi
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A 108 Divya Desam on the banks of the Kaveri, dedicated to Vishnu as Appala Ranganathar (Appakkudathaan). It is one of the five Pancharanga Kshetrams, the sacred Ranganatha shrines strung along the Kaveri. The presiding deity reclines and the temple is glorified in the hymns of the Alvar saints.
Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi) is planned from Koviladi, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Koviladi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi) — at a glance
Timings7 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 12 km from Lalgudi; nearest railway Lalgudi (~12 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~30 km.
Offering of sweet appam (appakkudam) is customary here.
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How to visit
- Base yourself in Koviladi 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.
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When is the best time to visit Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)?
Base yourself in Koviladi 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 Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)?
About an hour.
What else is near Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)?
Nearby you can pair Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Temple (Anbil) (3.1 km), Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut) (7.4 km), Saptharisheeswarar Temple (Lalgudi) (7.9 km), Nedungalanathar Temple (Thirunedungalam) (8.6 km).
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