What to expect
Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)
A Shiva temple at Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), a village near Chidambaram, where the presiding deity is worshipped as Uchinathar, or Madhyaneeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva Nayanmars.
Practical guide
Plan Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)
Typetemple
Nearest baseSivapuri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSivapuri
DistrictCuddalore
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple at Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), a village near Chidambaram, where the presiding deity is worshipped as Uchinathar, or Madhyaneeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva Nayanmars.
Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) is planned from Sivapuri, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Sivapuri for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)
Near Chidambaram (~8 km); nearest railway Chidambaram (~8 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~60 km) or Trichy TRZ (~120 km).
Village temple in the Chidambaram cluster; a car or auto from Chidambaram is easiest.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sivapuri or nearby in Cuddalore, 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 Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)Seasonal guide
Live forecast loads in your browser.
Visitor notes
Safety
Good to know
On the map
Where Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) is
Stay · eat · do · rent · see · shop
Stays, food & things to do near Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)
Verified hotels, homestays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and rentals around Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) — commission-free, with direct contact. Filter by what you need.
Verified inventory is being added here.
Verified places are being added. The category filters will fill in as approved stays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and nature listings go live.
List your placeRoampedia is commission-free — own or know a stay, eatery, guide or shop near Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)? List it and it appears here once verified.
Add a nearby businessNearby
What’s near Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)
Good to know
Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)?
Base yourself in Sivapuri or nearby in Cuddalore, 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 Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)?
About an hour.
What else is near Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)?
Nearby you can pair Palvannanathar Temple, Thirukkazhippalai (220 m), Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram (3.4 km), Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thiruvetkalam (3.6 km), Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram (3.7 km).
Read next
Stories, legends & history of Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)
More stories, legends & guides from Cuddalore
StoryThe Empty Shrine: Chidambaram and the Dance of the Cosmos6 min readStoryPichavaram: The Water-Woven Forest6 min readItineraryPichavaram & Chidambaram in 2 Days: Cosmic Dance and Mangrove Backwaters7 min readStorySilver Beach, Cuddalore: the long shore of the Coromandel6 min readStoryFort St David: The Company Fort at Cuddalore Where a Young Clive Learned War6 min read
Image credits
- Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil):Ssriram mt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0