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Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam
The Agastheeswarar Temple in Vettavalam is an ancient Shiva temple whose presiding deity is linked by tradition to worship by the sage Agastya, from whom the name derives. It is one of the principal temples of Vettavalam, a town on the route toward the Jawadhu Hills foothills.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVettavalam
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam is planned from Vettavalam, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Vettavalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Vettavalam 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, VettavalamSeasonal guide
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Today at Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam — 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam
In Vettavalam town, ~20 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest railway Tiruvannamalai ~20 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~190 km or Puducherry ~90 km.
Getting around Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam
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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Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam?
Base yourself in Vettavalam 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam?
About an hour.
What else is near Agastheeswarar Temple, Vettavalam?
Nearby you can pair Pavalakunru (Pavazhakundru) (22.3 km), Girivalam (Arunachala circumambulation path) (23.0 km), Arunachaleswarar Temple (23.6 km), Seshadri Swamigal Ashram (24.0 km).
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