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Renugambal Temple, Padavedu
Goddess Renugambal temple at Padavedu, a historic village near Polur once a Vijayanagara-era administrative centre with several old shrines. This temple guide is organized from Polur 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 Renugambal Temple, Padavedu.
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Before you go to Renugambal Temple, Padavedu
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 basePolur
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Renugambal Temple, Padavedu is planned from Polur, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Polur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Polur 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.
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Today at Renugambal Temple, Padavedu
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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Renugambal Temple, Padavedu — at a glance
Timings6 AM - 12 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM daily
Best timeOct-Mar
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Renugambal Temple, Padavedu
~35 km from Tiruvannamalai near Polur
Getting around Renugambal Temple, Padavedu
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 Renugambal Temple, Padavedu?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Renugambal Temple, Padavedu?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6 AM - 12 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM daily.
How do I reach Renugambal Temple, Padavedu?
Base yourself in Polur 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 Renugambal Temple, Padavedu?
About an hour.
What else is near Renugambal Temple, Padavedu?
Nearby you can pair Tirumalai Jain Complex (6.4 km), Kovilur Shiva Temple, Jawadhu Hills (11.8 km), Parvathamalai (19.9 km), Adi Annamalai Temple (23.5 km).
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Renugambal Temple, Padavedu guides, stories & itineraries
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