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Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple about 20 km north of Trichy, praised by the Saivite trio Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar. It is unusual for having a dedicated shrine to Yama, the god of death, in a cave-like chamber said to be built by the Pallava king Mahendravarman. Devotees perform Ayush Homa here to overcome the fear of death, and the temple carries inscriptions of Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola I.
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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 baseThiruppainjeeli
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli) is planned from Thiruppainjeeli, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Thiruppainjeeli for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruppainjeeli 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 Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)Seasonal guide
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Today at Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)
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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Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli) — at a glance
Timings6 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)
About 20 km north of Tiruchirappalli; nearest railway Tiruchirappalli Jn (~20 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~28 km.
Getting around Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)
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 Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)
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Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM.
How do I reach Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)?
Base yourself in Thiruppainjeeli 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 Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)?
About an hour.
What else is near Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli)?
Nearby you can pair Uthamar Kovil (Purushothama Perumal Temple) (3.1 km), Samayapuram Mariamman Temple (3.7 km), Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam (5.1 km), Jambukeswarar Temple (5.7 km).
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