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Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam
A Buddhist vihara in the Vanur area of the district near Auroville, listed among the district's tourist places by the district administration. It serves as a modern Buddhist worship and meditation centre in the region.
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Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePulichapallam
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam is planned from Pulichapallam, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Pulichapallam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pulichapallam 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 Mangala Buddha Vihar, PulichapallamSeasonal guide
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Today at Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam
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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Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam
In the Vanur area near Auroville, about 25 km from Tindivanam; nearest railway Tindivanam (~25 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~25 km) or Chennai MAA (~130 km)
Getting around Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam
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 Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam
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When is the best time to visit Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
How do I reach Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam?
Base yourself in Pulichapallam 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 Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam?
About an hour.
What else is near Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam?
Nearby you can pair Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai (5.4 km), Auroville (7.1 km), Matrimandir (7.7 km), Chandramouleeswarar Temple, Thiruvakkarai (10.5 km).
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