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Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram
A 13th-century Chola-founded Shiva temple with a 110-foot seven-tier rajagopuram and fine Dravidian stonework, known as 'Bhaskara Kshetram'; an ASI-protected monument about 13 km from Vellore.
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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.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseKatpadi
DistrictVellore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram is planned from Katpadi, one of the travel bases in Vellore district. Use Katpadi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Katpadi or nearby in Vellore, 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 Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram
Sunrise6:02 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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Top experiences around Katpadi
3 more places around Katpadi, each worth a day of its own.
caveVallimalai Jain Caves and Murugan Temple
Natural caverns in Katpadi taluk with early-historic Digambara Jain beds and 9th/10th-century inscriptions, alongside a Pallava rock-cut Subramanya (Murugan) temple; a Monument of National Importance.
activityVellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
9.4 km · ~16 min by cab
A large private university in Katpadi, one of India's best-known engineering institutions, whose sprawling landscaped campus is a recognisable Vellore landmark.
heritageVallimalai Sri Thenvenkatachalapathy Temple
Located at the foot of the Vallimalai hill in Katpadi taluk, about 30 km from Vellore, this temple is dedicated to Vishnu depicted as a meditating sage. It is distinct from the better-known Murugan temple and the ancient Jain caves higher up the same hill. Legend holds that Valli, later the consort of Lord Murugan, was born here from the glance of the meditating Vishnu.
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Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram — at a glance
Timings~6am-12pm and 4pm-8pm; confirm on site
Best timeOct-Feb best; hot Mar-Jun
Entry: Free entry
Getting here
How to reach Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram
~13 km from Vellore town / Katpadi Junction (KPD); nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~130 km
Getting around Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram
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 Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram
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When is the best time to visit Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram?
Entry: Free entry. Timings: ~6am-12pm and 4pm-8pm; confirm on site.
How do I reach Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram?
Base yourself in Katpadi or nearby in Vellore, 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 Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Margabandeeswarar Temple, Virinjipuram?
Nearby you can pair Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari (8.5 km), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) (9.4 km), Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) (11.5 km), Assumption Cathedral, Vellore (11.5 km).
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