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Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)
A prominent Sufi dargah and mosque in Radhapuram taluk near the coast, its twin domes marking tombs traditionally attributed to the saints Hazrat Syed Ali Fathima and Hazrat Shegu Muhammad. Built in a Dravidian-influenced style with a pillared hall and a sacred tank, its annual kandoori festival draws pilgrims of all faiths.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseRadhapuram
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah) is planned from Radhapuram, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Radhapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Radhapuram 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.
Weather in Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)Seasonal guide
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Today at Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah) — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, dawn to dusk
Best timeNovember to February; kandoori festival
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)
In Radhapuram taluk near the coast; nearest railhead Tirunelveli Junction ~55 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~70 km or Madurai (IXM) ~180 km.
Getting around Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)
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 Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)
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Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
How do I reach Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)?
Base yourself in Radhapuram 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 Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)?
About an hour.
What else is near Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah)?
Nearby you can pair Kootapuli Beach (1.7 km), Kappal Matha Church, Uvari (18.5 km), Vaishnava Nambi Temple, Thirukkurungudi (21.8 km), Vanamamalai Perumal Temple (22.3 km).
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