Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple

An old and popular Mariamman pilgrimage temple believed to be several centuries old, set at the confluence of the Arjuna and Vaippar rivers near Sattur. Its riverside setting and annual festivals draw pilgrims from across the district. It is one of the most visited village temples in the Sattur area.

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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 baseIrukkankudi
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple is planned from Irukkankudi, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Irukkankudi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Irukkankudi or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Irukkankudi Mariamman TempleSeasonal guide

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Today at Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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Before you go

Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple — at a glance

Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March, and during the annual festival

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple

~10 km from Sattur; nearest railway station Sattur (~10 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~60 km.

Getting around Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple

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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Nearby

What’s near Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple

townSattur 5.2 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
damKullursandai Reservoir 18.1 km · ~30 min by cab · straight line
templeSivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) 18.3 km · ~30 min by cab · straight line
townSivakasi 18.5 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
templeNinra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal 18.7 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
templeKarunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal 19.0 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
townAruppukottai 20.7 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
museumKamaraj Memorial House 21.7 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
templeVanni Vinayagar Temple, Virudhunagar 21.8 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Mariamman Temple, Virudhunagar 22.0 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
templeBhuminathaswamy Temple, Tiruchuli 30.6 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line
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Good to know

Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple?

Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

How do I reach Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple?

Base yourself in Irukkankudi or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple?

About an hour.

What else is near Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple?

Nearby you can pair Sattur (5.2 km), Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur (5.3 km), Kullursandai Reservoir (18.1 km), Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) (18.3 km).

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