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Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram
Goddess Periyanayagi Amman temple at Devikapuram, an old Shakti shrine in the district's eastern taluks. This temple guide is organized from Arani in Tiruvannamalai district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram.
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Before you go to Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram
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.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseArani
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram is planned from Arani, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Arani for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Arani or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, 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 Periyanayagi Amman Temple, DevikapuramSeasonal guide
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Today at Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram — at a glance
Timings6 AM - 12 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM daily
Best timeOct-Mar
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram
Near Arani, ~50 km from Tiruvannamalai
Getting around Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram
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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Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6 AM - 12 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM daily.
How do I reach Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram?
Base yourself in Arani or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, 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 Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Periyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram?
Nearby you can pair Sri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur (14.8 km), Arni Fort (15.8 km), Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni (15.9 km), Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple (19.2 km).
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Photographs: Balu 606902 (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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