Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu

This ancient Shiva temple at Thirupanangadu, also called Vanparthan Panangattur, enshrines Thalapureeswarar and Kripapureeswarar and is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns. It belongs to the historic Thondai Nadu group of Shiva temples. The temple retains Chola-era architecture and inscriptions.

Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu, Thirupanangadu
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Who's going?Tailor Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu to your trip
Typeheritage
Nearest baseThirupanangadu
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu is planned from Thirupanangadu, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Thirupanangadu for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Thirupanangadu 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 Thalapureeswarar Temple, ThirupanangaduSeasonal guide

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Today at Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu
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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Before you go

Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu — 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 Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu

In Vembakkam taluk near Cheyyar, ~50 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest railway Vandavasi ~20 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~105 km.

Getting around Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu

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.

If you need help at Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu
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Nearby

What’s near Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu

templeVedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar 6.1 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
caveSeeyamangalam Cave Temple 10.7 km · ~18 min by cab · straight line
caveMamandur Cave Temples 12.9 km · ~22 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur 18.3 km · ~30 min by cab · straight line
heritageKuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple 21.5 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
heritageSri Thavalagiriswarar Temple, Vengunram 26.7 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
heritageSathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni 26.9 km · ~45 min by cab · straight line
heritageVandavasi Fort 27.8 km · ~46 min by cab · straight line
heritageArni Fort 29.6 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line
heritagePachaiyamman Sameda Mannarsamy Temple, Munugapattu 30.7 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line
templePeriyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram 33.0 km · ~55 min by cab · straight line
heritageTirumalai Jain Complex 59.3 km · ~99 min by cab · straight line
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Where Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu is

Good to know

Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu?

Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

How do I reach Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu?

Base yourself in Thirupanangadu 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 Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu?

About an hour.

What else is near Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu?

Nearby you can pair Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar (6.1 km), Seeyamangalam Cave Temple (10.7 km), Mamandur Cave Temples (12.9 km), Sri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur (18.3 km).

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