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Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
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.
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Before you go to Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Many Hindu temples in Kerala 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
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (special darshan / abhishekam tickets extra, confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseSrivilliputhur
DistrictVirudhunagar
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
Srivilliputhur Andal 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.
Visiting
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 - 9:00 PM (timings vary by season)
Best timeOctober to March; peak during the Aadi Pooram and Margazhi festivals
Entry: Free (special darshan / abhishekam tickets extra, confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
Srivilliputhur railway station ~2 km; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~75 km
Dress modestly; footwear removed at entry. The towering rajagopuram is best photographed from the temple street.
Getting around Srivilliputhur Andal 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 Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
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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.
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Today at Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 287°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 45%
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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When is the best time to visit Srivilliputhur Andal Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Srivilliputhur Andal Temple?
Entry: Free (special darshan / abhishekam tickets extra, confirm on site). Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 - 9:00 PM (timings vary by season). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Srivilliputhur Andal 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 Srivilliputhur Andal Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Srivilliputhur Andal Temple?
Nearby you can pair Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple (1.5 km), Sri Vettai Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Rajapalayam (9.4 km), Arulmigu Draupadi Amman Temple, Rajapalayam (10.1 km), Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) (10.7 km).
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