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Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
Well-known Mariamman / Badrakaliamman temple in Sivakasi town, a major place of worship for the fireworks-industry community. It draws large crowds during its annual festival.
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Before you go to Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
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.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseSivakasi
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) is planned from Sivakasi, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Sivakasi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sivakasi 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 Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)Seasonal guide
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Today at Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
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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Top experiences around Sivakasi
2 more places around Sivakasi, each worth a day of its own.
templeNinra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal
3.3 km · ~8 min by auto
One of the 108 Divya Desams, dedicated to Vishnu as Nindra Narayana and built on a 100-foot granite hill at Thiruthangal near Sivakasi. It contains rock-cut cave shrines with 8th-century Pandya inscriptions and unusually has no rajagopuram.
townSivakasi
620 m · 8 min walk
Industrial town known as the firecracker capital of India, producing the bulk of the country's fireworks alongside major safety-match and offset-printing industries. It is a factory-town heritage destination south of Virudhunagar.
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Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 8:30 PM (timings vary)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
Sivakasi railway station ~2 km; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~70 km
Getting around Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
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 Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
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Nearby
What’s near Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)
templeSri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur 16.4 km · ~27 min by cab · straight line
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Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 8:30 PM (timings vary).
How do I reach Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)?
Base yourself in Sivakasi 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 Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)?
About an hour.
What else is near Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)?
Nearby you can pair Sivakasi (620 m), Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal (3.3 km), Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal (4.2 km), Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur (16.4 km).
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