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Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple
The Valeeswarar (Vallisvarar) Temple at Kuranganilmuttam is a Shiva shrine revered in the 7th-century Tevaram hymns, making it one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams. It is associated with a legend of a squirrel and a crow, figures depicted in its sculptures. An adjoining Pallava-period rock-cut cave shrine adds early-medieval archaeological importance.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKuranganilmuttam
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple is planned from Kuranganilmuttam, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Kuranganilmuttam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kuranganilmuttam 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 Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 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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Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple
Near Cheyyar, ~40 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest railway Vandavasi ~25 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~110 km.
Getting around Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar 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 Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Kuranganilmuttam 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 Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sri Thavalagiriswarar Temple, Vengunram (7.1 km), Seeyamangalam Cave Temple (11.1 km), Vandavasi Fort (11.3 km), Pachaiyamman Sameda Mannarsamy Temple, Munugapattu (11.5 km).
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- Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple:Ssriram mt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0