What to expect
Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur
A site near Gingee featuring a reclining Vishnu (Anandasayana Perumal) depicted as a rock bas-relief, together with early Jain rock beds and Tirthankara carvings on the same outcrop. It reflects the layered Vaishnava and Jain heritage of the Gingee hinterland.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseThondur
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur is planned from Thondur, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Thondur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thondur 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 Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur
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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Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur
About 12 km north-east of Gingee; nearest railway Villupuram Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~70 km) or Chennai MAA (~145 km)
Getting around Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur
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.
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When is the best time to visit Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
How do I reach Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur?
Base yourself in Thondur 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 Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur?
About an hour.
What else is near Anandasayana Perumal Temple, Thondur?
Nearby you can pair Mel Sithamur Jain Math (6.9 km), Ranganatha Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Singavaram (8.2 km), Raja Desingh Memorial, Gingee (8.3 km), Thirunathakunru Jain Caves (8.7 km).
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