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Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram
A Vishnu temple famous for detailed Tamil inscriptions from the reign of Rajendra Chola I documenting a large residential Vedic college and hostel run in its precincts. The inscriptions record instruction in the Vedas, grammar, logic and Vedanta and provision to feed hundreds of scholars. It is a key record of Chola-era higher education.
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Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseEnnayiram
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram is planned from Ennayiram, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Ennayiram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ennayiram or nearby in Viluppuram, 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 Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, EnnayiramSeasonal guide
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Today at Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram
Sunrise6:02 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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Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram
About 20 km west of Villupuram; nearest railway Villupuram Junction (~20 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~55 km) or Chennai MAA (~155 km)
Getting around Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram
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 Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram
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Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram?
Base yourself in Ennayiram or nearby in Viluppuram, 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 Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram?
About an hour.
What else is near Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram?
Nearby you can pair Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur (3.0 km), Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple) (4.3 km), Veedur Dam (9.8 km), Talagirisvara Temple, Panamalai (12.4 km).
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