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Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai
An ancient Shiva temple near Auroville, revered in Tamil Saiva tradition and connected to legends of the sage Sadasiva Brahmendra. It is one of the historic temples of the Vanur-Marakkanam belt of the district, drawing pilgrims for its Mahakaleeswarar shrine.
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Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseIrumbai
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Listed businesses1→Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai is planned from Irumbai, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Irumbai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Irumbai 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 Mahakaleeswarar Temple, IrumbaiSeasonal guide
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Today at Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 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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Sadhana Forest Tea Hut
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Sadhana Forest Tea HutCafe at 605101, 2 Sadhana Forest Rd. Its published hours are Monday to Friday 4 pm to 6 pm.
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Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai — 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 Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai
Near Auroville, about 20 km from Tindivanam; nearest railway Tindivanam (~20 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~25 km) or Chennai MAA (~130 km)
Getting around Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai
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 Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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When is the best time to visit Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai?
Base yourself in Irumbai 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 Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai?
About an hour.
What else is near Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai?
Nearby you can pair Auroville (1.7 km), Matrimandir (2.5 km), Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam (5.4 km), Bommayarpalayam Beach (7.1 km).
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