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Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram
An ancient Shiva temple beside the Amaravathi River in Dharapuram taluk. By local legend, sage Agastya stayed here and, when his followers were delayed in bringing a Shiva Linga from Kasi, he shaped a Linga from the Amaravathi riverbed and worshipped it. Devotees regard it as a place of blessing from Lord Shiva.
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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 baseDharapuram
DistrictTiruppur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram is planned from Dharapuram, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Dharapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Dharapuram 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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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Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6 AM to 11 AM and 5 to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to February; especially during Maha Shivaratri
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram
On the banks of the Amaravathi River near Dharapuram town; nearest railhead is Dharapuram station, with Tiruppur station about 55 km away; Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 70 km away.
Getting around Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram
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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Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6 AM to 11 AM and 5 to 8 PM.
How do I reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram?
Base yourself in Dharapuram 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram?
Nearby you can pair Dharapuram (310 m), Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple (740 m), Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple (1.8 km), Upparu Dam (2.6 km).
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