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Konganagiri Murugan Temple
This ancient hill temple to Lord Murugan sits on the outskirts of Tiruppur town and is believed to be around 1,200 years old, linked by tradition to Kongana Siddhar, one of the eighteen Tamil Siddhars. It is regarded as a Thevara Vaippu Sthalam referenced in Appar's hymns, and the poet-saint Arunagirinathar is said to have sung Thiruppugazh here. The presiding deity is worshipped as Thapas Kumaraswamy with consorts Valli and Deivanai, and the temple has a notable Navagraha 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 baseAvinashi
DistrictTiruppur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Listed businesses1→Konganagiri Murugan Temple is planned from Avinashi, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Avinashi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Avinashi or nearby in Tiruppur, 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 Konganagiri Murugan Temple
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:31 pm
Golden hour best light5:31 pm–6:31 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:31 pm–6:56 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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SLOUCHIClothes shop at 290/1B, Tirupur. The telephone number below was taken from its own website rather than a directory.
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3 more places around Avinashi, each worth a day of its own.
templeAvinashi Lingeswarar Temple (Avinashiappar Temple)
10.6 km · ~18 min by cab
An ancient Shiva temple in Avinashi known as the "Kasi of the South", linked to the Nayanar saint Sundarar and a legend of a boy restored to life from a crocodile's jaws.
templeThirumuruganpoondi Temple (Thirumuruganatheeswarar)
7.7 km · ~19 min by auto
A Shiva-Murugan temple where the Nayanar saint Sundarar is said to have been robbed of his wealth and later had it miraculously restored.
heritageTiruppur Kumaran Memorial
2.7 km · ~7 min by auto
This memorial in Tiruppur honours freedom fighter Tiruppur Kumaran, known as Kodi Kaatha Kumaran, who died of injuries from a police assault on the banks of the Noyyal River during a 1932 protest march while still clutching the banned nationalist flag. A memorial statue stands near the central railway station and a pillar marks the site of his final stand, making it one of Tamil Nadu's noted patriotic landmarks.
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Konganagiri Murugan Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March; especially vibrant during Thai Poosam and Skanda Sashti
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Konganagiri Murugan Temple
On the outskirts of Tiruppur town, about 8 km from the centre; nearest railhead is Tiruppur station (~8 km); Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 55 km away.
Getting around Konganagiri Murugan Temple
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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When is the best time to visit Konganagiri Murugan Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Konganagiri Murugan Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM.
How do I reach Konganagiri Murugan Temple?
Base yourself in Avinashi or nearby in Tiruppur, 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 Konganagiri Murugan Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Konganagiri Murugan Temple?
Nearby you can pair Tiruppur Kumaran Memorial (2.7 km), Tirupur Thirupathi Sri Venkatesa Perumal Temple (3.4 km), Thirumuruganpoondi Temple (Thirumuruganatheeswarar) (7.7 km), Avinashi Lingeswarar Temple (Avinashiappar Temple) (10.6 km).
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