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Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
The largest Shiva temple in Virudhunagar district, 1 km south of Srivilliputhur, built by Thirumalai Nayak in the 16th century. Its Siddhamirtham tank water is believed to have curative powers.
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Before you go to Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
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 baseSrivilliputhur
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple is planned from Srivilliputhur, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Srivilliputhur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Srivilliputhur 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 Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 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 Srivilliputhur
4 more places around Srivilliputhur, each worth a day of its own.
templeSrivilliputhur Andal Temple
1.5 km · 18 min walk
Twin shrine of the Alvar saint-poet Andal and Vishnu as Vatapatrasayee, one of the 108 Divya Desams. Its 192-foot 11-tier rajagopuram is the emblem on the Tamil Nadu state government's official logo.
wildlifeGrizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)
11.1 km · ~18 min by cab
Sanctuary established in 1988 in the Western Ghats to protect the near-threatened grizzled giant squirrel, now part of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve. It also hosts elephants, gaur and over 270 bird species, with its headquarters at Shenbagathoppu near Srivilliputhur.
templeSathuragiri Hills (Sundara Mahalingam Temple)
Siddha pilgrimage hill in the Western Ghats above Watrap, revered as an abode of siddhas and reached by an 8 km trek from Thaniparai to the Sundara Mahalingam and Santhana Mahalingam shrines. The main trekking base at Thaniparai/Watrap lies in Virudhunagar district.
damPilavakkal Dam
21.1 km · ~35 min by cab
Masonry dam on the Kovilar river near Watrap, comprising the Kovilar and Periyar dams surrounded by paddy fields. It is a popular picnic and children's play spot about 55 km from Virudhunagar.
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Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple — 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 Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
Srivilliputhur railway station ~2 km; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~75 km
Getting around Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar 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.
If you need help at Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
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Nearby
What’s near Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
wildlifeGrizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) 11.1 km · ~18 min by cab · straight line
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Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 8:30 PM (timings vary).
How do I reach Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple?
Base yourself in Srivilliputhur 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 Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Srivilliputhur Andal Temple (1.5 km), Sri Vettai Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Rajapalayam (8.1 km), Arulmigu Draupadi Amman Temple, Rajapalayam (8.9 km), Rajapalayam (9.7 km).
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Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple itself yet. These cover Srivilliputhur, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Srivilliputhur
Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple sits in Srivilliputhur, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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