Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
A hilltop Murugan temple near Kangeyam reached via roughly 250 stone steps, a popular pilgrimage and viewpoint hill in the district.

Plan Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple is planned from Kangeyam, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Kangeyam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kangeyam 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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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15.4 km · ~26 min by cab
A Murugan (Velayudhaswamy) temple in Uthiyur village, one of the district's notable rural shrines.
4.2 km · ~10 min by auto
A market town famed as the native home of the Kangayam cattle breed, a hardy draught-cattle breed developed and reared in this region.
11.5 km · ~19 min by cab
A small irrigation dam in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district, built across the Vattamalaikarai odai stream. It impounds water over roughly 205 acres and is listed among the district's minor reservoirs supporting agriculture in the Kangeyam region.
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Entry: Free
How to reach Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
Nearest railway: Tiruppur (TUP), ~30 km; nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB), ~55 km
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
A market town famed as the native home of the Kangayam cattle breed, a hardy draught-cattle breed developed and reared in this region.
4.2 km · ~10 min by auto · straight lineA small irrigation dam in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district, built across the Vattamalaikarai odai stream. It impounds water over roughly 205 acres and is listed among the district's minor reservoirs supporting agriculture in the Kangeyam region.
11.5 km · ~19 min by cab · straight lineThe Sukreeswarar (Sugrisvara) Shiva temple at Sarkar Periyapalayam near Tiruppur city, a locally revered ancient shrine.
12.7 km · ~21 min by cab · straight line
A Murugan (Velayudhaswamy) temple in Uthiyur village, one of the district's notable rural shrines.
15.4 km · ~26 min by cab · straight lineThe Kaithamalai Murugan temple at Uthukuli, a locally significant hill-adjacent Murugan shrine in the Tiruppur plains.
18.5 km · ~31 min by cab · straight lineA prominent Vishnu temple in Tiruppur city built as a replica of the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala Tirupati, with rituals and poojas modelled on those of Tirupati. It is one of the most visited and revered temples within the city and is popularly known as the Venkatachalapathy temple.
22.0 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
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.
22.8 km · ~38 min by cab · straight lineThe principal temple at the centre of Kundadam, just off the Palladam-Dharapuram road. Legend holds that the forest sage Vidangar performed penance here and that Lord Shiva sent Vaduga Bhairavar to protect him, after which a king built shrines for Bhairavar, Vidangeswarar, goddess Visalakshi and Somaskandar. The east-facing temple has a three-tier rajagopuram, a temple tank with a Neerazhi mandapam, and a noted Kala Bhairavar shrine.
22.8 km · ~38 min by cab · straight lineThis 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.
25.4 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
A Shiva-Murugan temple where the Nayanar saint Sundarar is said to have been robbed of his wealth and later had it miraculously restored.
28.9 km · ~48 min by cab · straight lineA dam about 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village, built in 2007 across the Nallathangal odai stream. It has a water-spread area of about 17.74 square miles and a storage capacity of around 223 million cubic feet, serving local irrigation.
31.7 km · ~53 min by cab · straight lineAn earthen irrigation dam in Dharapuram taluk built across the Upparu, a river in the upper Cauvery basin, near Dhasarpatti. It has an earthen embankment of about 7,400 feet and a masonry section of about 118 feet, with a gross reservoir capacity of 572 Mcft irrigating roughly 6,060 acres.
32.3 km · ~54 min by cab · straight lineWhere Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple is
Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site).
How do I reach Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple?
Base yourself in Kangeyam 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 Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kangeyam (4.2 km), Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam (11.5 km), Sukreswarar Temple (12.7 km), Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Temple (15.4 km).
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