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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Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi), Koviladi

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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 baseKoviladi

DistrictTiruchirappalli

Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…

Time neededAbout an hour

EntryFree

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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Getting there

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.

Weather in Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)Seasonal guide

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Today at Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)

Sunrise6:05 am

Sunset6:25 pm

Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm

Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 pm

Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°

Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 81%

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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Before you go

Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi) — at a glance

Timings7 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM

Best timeOctober to March

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)

About 12 km from Lalgudi; nearest railway Lalgudi (~12 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~30 km.

Getting around Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)

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 Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)

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What’s near Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi)

templeVadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Temple (Anbil) 3.1 km · ~8 min by auto · straight line

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heritageNathar Shah Dargah (Nathar Vali Dargah) 20.7 km · ~35 min by cab · straight line

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Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple (Koviladi) — frequently asked

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.

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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