Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi

A roughly 900-year-old Vishnu temple on the Thamirabarani at Kallidaikurichi, dedicated to Adhi Varaha Perumal, the boar incarnation of Vishnu. The composer-saint Muthuswami Dikshitar composed a kriti in praise of this shrine.

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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 baseKallidaikurichi
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2

Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi is planned from Kallidaikurichi, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Kallidaikurichi 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 Kallidaikurichi or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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 Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 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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One more place around Kallidaikurichi worth a day of its own.

templeKallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple

240 m · 3 min walk

An ancient Shiva temple in the heritage town of Kallidaikurichi on the south bank of the Thamirabarani, enshrining a swayambhu lingam worshipped as Manendiappar with consort Vadivambikai. Stone inscriptions record renovations by the Madurai Nayak rulers, and the town is dotted with high-gopuram Pandya and Nayak temples.

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Before you go

Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi — at a glance

TimingsDaily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi

In Kallidaikurichi, ~6 km from Ambasamudram; Ambasamudram railway station ~6 km, Tirunelveli Junction ~35 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~55 km or Madurai (IXM) ~150 km.

Getting around Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi

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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Nearby

What’s near Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi

templeKallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple 240 m · 3 min walk · straight line
templeKodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple 1.8 km · 23 min walk · straight line
heritageAmbasamudram (Thamirabarani ghats) 2.8 km · ~7 min by auto · straight line
templeKasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram 4.1 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
templeBrahmadesam Kailasanathar Temple 5.4 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
damManimuthar Dam and Falls 7.7 km · ~19 min by auto · straight line
templeCheranmahadevi Kailasanathar (Ammainathar) Temple 8.5 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
templeNavaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval 8.6 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
templeBhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Cheranmahadevi 8.7 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
templeAdithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval 8.8 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line

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Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM.

How do I reach Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?

Base yourself in Kallidaikurichi or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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 Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?

About an hour.

What else is near Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?

Nearby you can pair Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple (240 m), Kodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple (1.8 km), Ambasamudram (Thamirabarani ghats) (2.8 km), Aadhimoola Perumal (Gajendra Varadhar) Temple, Athalanallur (3.4 km).

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