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Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)
A temple at Thirumalaikodi whose vimana and ardha-mandapa are covered in roughly 1,500 kg of gold, set inside a 100-acre star-shaped spiritual park built by the Sri Narayani Peedam and consecrated in 2007.
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Before you go to Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)
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 baseSripuram
DistrictVellore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram) is planned from Sripuram, one of the travel bases in Vellore district. Use Sripuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sripuram 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.
Weather in Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)Seasonal guide
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Today at Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)
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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2 more places around Sripuram, each worth a day of its own.
wildlifeAmirthi Zoological Park
A zoological park and deer/reserve forest at the foot of the Javadi Hills with spotted deer, crocodiles and peafowl, plus a short trek to a seasonal waterfall.
waterfallAmirthi Falls
A small seasonal cascade reached by a short trek inside the Amirthi reserve forest and zoological park near Vellore, flowing mainly during the monsoon.
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Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram) — at a glance
Timings8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily (general darshan; last entry ~7:00 PM)
Best timeOct-Feb best; hot Mar-Jun
Entry: Free general darshan; special 'Touch the Gold' darshan Rs 250 per person (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)
~8 km from Vellore town / Katpadi Junction (KPD); nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~135 km
Getting around Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)
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 Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)
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Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)?
Entry: Free general darshan; special 'Touch the Gold' darshan Rs 250 per person (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily (general darshan; last entry ~7:00 PM).
How do I reach Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)?
Base yourself in Sripuram 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)?
About an hour.
What else is near Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Sripuram)?
Nearby you can pair French Bungalow (French Castle), Pusimalaikuppam (4.4 km), Aanaikulathamman Temple, Velapadi (6.3 km), Jalakandeswarar Temple (6.8 km), Vellore Fort (6.8 km).
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