Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar

An ancient Shiva temple at Cheyyar town, a Paadal Petra Sthalam sung by the Nayanar saints, with layered Dravidian temple architecture.

Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar, Vandavasi
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Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.

Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.

Typetemple
Nearest baseVandavasi
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2Listed businesses5

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

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Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Vandavasi 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 Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset5:51 pm
Golden hour best light4:51 pm–5:51 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:51 pm–6:16 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 54%

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Stays, food & things to do near Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar

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Restaurant
Hotel Green Park

A Vandavasi restaurant on Gandhi Road serving lunch and dinner, with meals, biriyani, rice, noodles, grills and vegetarian dishes on its first-party menu.

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Bakery and sweets
New Golden Bakery & Sweets
22.1 km · ~37 min by cab

New Golden Bakery & Sweets is a food stop in Vandavasi. Use Directions to reach the listed location, and check the current menu, opening hours, dietary options and payment methods directly before visiting.

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Coffee shop
Nellai Karupatti Coffee (நெல்லை கருப்பட்டி காபி)
19.0 km · ~32 min by cab

Coffee shop. Kanchipuram–Vandavasi Road, Fort, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 604408, India.

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Bank and ATM services
State Bank of India, Vandavasi
22.6 km · ~38 min by cab

State Bank of India, Vandavasi is a banking service in Vandavasi. Use Directions for the listed location and check current access, cash availability and service hours on arrival.

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Hospital and emergency care
Government Hospital, Wandavash
22.6 km · ~38 min by cab

Hospital and emergency care. Cheyyur–Vandavasi–Polur Road, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 604408, India.

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Top experiences around Vandavasi

2 more places around Vandavasi. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.

templeSri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur

17.5 km · ~29 min by cab

The district's official tourism page identifies this unusually north-Indian-style temple to Panduranga and Rukmayee five kilometres from Vandavasi; the mapped OSM temple footprint fixes the destination used here.

heritageVandavasi Fort

21.8 km · ~36 min by cab

The ruined fort and moat beside the bus terminus anchor the town's 1760 battle landscape. Tamil Nadu Archaeology records the French force under Lally, the English force under Eyre Coote, the later Arcot Nawab tenure and the 1780 fighting against Hyder Ali.

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Before you go

Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar — at a glance

Timings6 AM - 12 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM daily
Best timeOct-Mar

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar

Cheyyar town, ~85 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest railway Arani/Cheyyar

Getting around Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar

If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.

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caveSeeyamangalam Cave Temple

A Pallava-period rock-cut cave temple at Seeyamangalam near Vandavasi, notable for early Dravidian cave architecture and sculpture.

5.1 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
heritageThalapureeswarar 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.

6.1 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
caveMamandur Cave Temples

A group of Pallava-era rock-cut cave temples at Mamandur near Vandavasi, among the earliest examples of Pallava rock architecture in the region.

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heritageKuranganilmuttam 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.

15.4 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Panduranga Temple, Thennangur

The district's official tourism page identifies this unusually north-Indian-style temple to Panduranga and Rukmayee five kilometres from Vandavasi; the mapped OSM temple footprint fixes the destination used here.

17.5 km · ~29 min by cab · straight line
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Sri Thavalagiriswarar Temple, Vengunram
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heritageSri Thavalagiriswarar Temple, Vengunram

The Thavalagiriswarar Temple is a Shiva shrine atop Vengunram hill near Vandavasi, regarded as one of the notable hill temples of the region. Devotees climb the hill for darshan. The site is valued for its elevated setting and antiquity in the Vandavasi area.

20.6 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
heritageVandavasi Fort

The ruined fort and moat beside the bus terminus anchor the town's 1760 battle landscape. Tamil Nadu Archaeology records the French force under Lally, the English force under Eyre Coote, the later Arcot Nawab tenure and the 1780 fighting against Hyder Ali.

21.8 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
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Pachaiyamman Sameda Mannarsamy Temple, Munugapattu
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heritagePachaiyamman Sameda Mannarsamy Temple, Munugapattu

This ancient temple at Munugapattu enshrines Mannarsamy together with the goddess Pachaiyamman and is a well-known kuladeivam (family deity) temple for many devotees. It draws large crowds especially during the first ten Mondays of the Tamil month of Aadi, when special worship is performed. It is listed among the district's notable places of interest.

24.7 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
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Sathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni
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heritageSathyavijayanagaram Palace, Arni

Sathyavijayanagaram, on the banks of the Kamandala Naganadi about 5 km from Arni, was founded in 1825 by Venkatanatha Rao as the capital of the Arni Jagir. The Arni rulers built two 19th-century palaces here, including a two-storey Diwan Khane with circular brick pillars, arches, Gothic columns and Madras-terrace roofing. The estate palaces survive as heritage relics of the Maratha jagirdars of Arni.

25.1 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
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Arni Fort
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heritageArni Fort

Arni Fort stands at the heart of Arni town and dates to the 17th century, when the Arni Jagir was granted in 1640 to the Maratha Brahmin general Vedaji Bhaskar Pant, whose descendants ruled until 1948. Within the precincts is a roughly 45-foot obelisk raised in memory of British officer Robert Kelly. The surrounding town became famous for its economical Arni silk sarees.

27.8 km · ~46 min by cab · straight line
templePeriyanayagi Amman Temple, Devikapuram

Goddess Periyanayagi Amman temple at Devikapuram, an old Shakti shrine in the district's eastern taluks.

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heritageTirumalai Jain Complex

A Jain temple complex on a hillside near Polur with a tall monolithic Neminatha statue, rock-cut caves, and medieval cave paintings dating back over a thousand years.

56.1 km · ~94 min by cab · straight line

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Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar?

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

What are the entry fee and timings at Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar?

Entry: Free. Timings: 6 AM - 12 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM daily.

How do I reach Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar?

Base yourself in Vandavasi 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 Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar?

About an hour.

What else is near Vedapureeswarar Temple, Cheyyar?

Nearby you can pair Seeyamangalam Cave Temple (5.1 km), Thalapureeswarar Temple, Thirupanangadu (6.1 km), Mamandur Cave Temples (9.9 km), Kuranganilmuttam Valeeswarar Temple (15.4 km).

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