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Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills
The Kovilur Shiva temple, built during the Chola period, is an ancient hill shrine in the Jawadhu (Javvadhu) Hills and one of the range's important pilgrimage spots. Visitors touring the hills often combine it with Beema Falls and Komutteri Lake. It is a rare Chola-era stone shrine set in the tribal Malayali heartland of the Eastern Ghats.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseJawadhu Hills
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills is planned from Jawadhu Hills, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Jawadhu Hills for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Jawadhu Hills 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 Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu HillsSeasonal guide
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Today at Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 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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Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills
In the Jawadhu Hills near Jamunamarathur, ~50 km from Tiruvannamalai via Polur; nearest railway Polur ~45 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~215 km.
Getting around Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills
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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Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
How do I reach Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills?
Base yourself in Jawadhu Hills 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 Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills?
About an hour.
What else is near Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills?
Nearby you can pair Tirumalai Jain Complex (10.2 km), Renugambal Temple, Padavedu (11.8 km), Jawadhu Hills (24.2 km), Parvathamalai (27.8 km).
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- Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills:Saravankm · CC BY-SA 4.0