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Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi
A Vishnu temple on the banks of the Palar River and one of the main pilgrimage draws of Vaniyambadi. It stands opposite the Shiva shrine of Athitheeswarar, the paired temples flanking the river marking the old religious core of the town.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVaniyambadi
DistrictTirupathur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi is planned from Vaniyambadi, one of the travel bases in Tirupathur district. Use Vaniyambadi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Vaniyambadi or nearby in Tirupathur, 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 Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi
Sunrise6:05 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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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Top experiences around Vaniyambadi
3 more places around Vaniyambadi, each worth a day of its own.
townVaniyambadi
2.4 km · 30 min walk
Palar-valley town that is one of Tamil Nadu's leading leather-tanning and leather-export centres, with a strong Muslim mercantile heritage, historic mosques and a biryani tradition allied to Ambur's.
heritageAthitheeswarar Temple, Vaniyambadi
160 m · 2 min walk
An ancient Shiva temple on the banks of the Palar River, its origins traced to the Pallava period with additions by the Chola, Ganga and Vijayanagara dynasties. It carries inscriptions from the reigns of Rajaraja I, Rajendra I and Kulottunga Chola. Local legend links the town's name to Goddess Saraswati regaining her speech after worshipping Shiva here.
heritageJanab Masthan Ali Aulia Saheb Dargah, Vaniyambadi
2.6 km · ~6 min by auto
A revered Sufi shrine in Vaniyambadi, a town with a large Muslim population and many mosques in medieval and modern Islamic styles. The dargah draws devotees across faiths and is cited as a symbol of the town's tradition of inter-religious coexistence.
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Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi — at a glance
TimingsTypically 6:00-12:00 and 16:00-20:30 (varies by season)
Best timeYear-round; Vaikunta Ekadasi and Tamil month festivals draw crowds
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi
In Vaniyambadi; Vaniyambadi railway station ~3 km (Jolarpettai junction ~15 km); Bengaluru airport (BLR) ~95 km
Getting around Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi
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 Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi
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Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Typically 6:00-12:00 and 16:00-20:30 (varies by season).
How do I reach Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi?
Base yourself in Vaniyambadi or nearby in Tirupathur, 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 Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi?
About an hour.
What else is near Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaniyambadi?
Nearby you can pair Athitheeswarar Temple, Vaniyambadi (160 m), Vaniyambadi (2.4 km), Janab Masthan Ali Aulia Saheb Dargah, Vaniyambadi (2.6 km), Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri (9.5 km).
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