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Venkataramana Temple, Gingee
A large Vijayanagara-period temple in Gingee town popularly called the 1000-pillar temple, known for its elaborately carved mandapas. This temple guide is organized from Gingee in Viluppuram district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Venkataramana Temple, Gingee.
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Before you go to Venkataramana Temple, Gingee
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.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseGingee
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Venkataramana Temple, Gingee is planned from Gingee, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Gingee for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Gingee 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.
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Today at Venkataramana Temple, Gingee
Sunrise6:02 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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Top experiences around Gingee
4 more places around Gingee, each worth a day of its own.
heritageGingee Fort
610 m · 8 min walk
A vast Vijayanagara-era fort spread across three fortified hills (Rajagiri, Krishnagiri, Chandrayandurg) linked by ramparts, earning it the nickname the 'Troy of the East'; highlights include the Kalyana Mahal tower, granaries, and a hilltop temple.
caveMandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)
16.7 km · ~28 min by cab
A 7th-century Pallava rock-cut cave temple bearing an inscription of Mahendravarman I describing himself as 'Vichitrachitta', regarded as one of the earliest rock-cut temples in Tamil Nadu.
templeMel Sithamur Jain Math
12.6 km · ~21 min by cab
A centuries-old Jain monastery (math) seat of the Bhattaraka pontiffs, housing Parshwanath idols and traditional residences within a walled courtyard complex.
templeVenugopala Swamy Temple, Gingee
450 m · 6 min walk
A Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Venugopala (Krishna) within the Gingee fort-town precinct, reflecting the Vijayanagara-era temple patronage in the area.
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Venkataramana Temple, Gingee — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeOct-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Venkataramana Temple, Gingee
Nearest railway: Tindivanam ~25 km or Villupuram Jn (VM) ~37 km; nearest airport: Puducherry ~65 km or Chennai (MAA) ~150 km
Getting around Venkataramana Temple, Gingee
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 Venkataramana Temple, Gingee
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When is the best time to visit Venkataramana Temple, Gingee?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Venkataramana Temple, Gingee?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Venkataramana Temple, Gingee?
Base yourself in Gingee 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 Venkataramana Temple, Gingee?
About an hour.
What else is near Venkataramana Temple, Gingee?
Nearby you can pair Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee (240 m), Venugopala Swamy Temple, Gingee (450 m), Gingee Fort (610 m), Raja Desingh Memorial, Gingee (2.1 km).
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Venkataramana Temple, Gingee sits in Gingee, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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Photographs: Rvk1982 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nagarajan Natarajan (CC BY-SA 4.0), RealinRear (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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