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Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval
A roughly 700-year-old Vishnu temple on the Thamirabarani about 16 km west of Tirunelveli, built under the Travancore Samasthanam. Its moolavar is a rare standing Krishna holding butter in both palms, and the maha mandapam walls carry over 40 carvings from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata.
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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 baseMelaseval
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval is planned from Melaseval, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Melaseval for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Melaseval 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 Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval
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.
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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260 m · 3 min walk
An old Shiva temple at Melaseval village on the Ambasamudram road, standing near the larger Navaneethakrishnan temple. It is one of the Saivite shrines of the Thamirabarani belt west of Tirunelveli.
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Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval — 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 Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval
~16 km west of Tirunelveli near Cheranmahadevi; Ambasamudram railway station ~12 km, Tirunelveli Junction ~16 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~50 km or Madurai (IXM) ~150 km.
Getting around Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval
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 Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval
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Nearby
What’s near Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval
templeAadhimoola Perumal (Gajendra Varadhar) Temple, Athalanallur 5.2 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
templeThirupudaimarudur Narumbunathar Temple and Bird Sanctuary 8.1 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
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Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM.
How do I reach Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval?
Base yourself in Melaseval 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 Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval?
About an hour.
What else is near Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval?
Nearby you can pair Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval (260 m), Cheranmahadevi Kailasanathar (Ammainathar) Temple (1.9 km), Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Cheranmahadevi (2.1 km), Pattamadai (3.9 km).
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