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Subramania Siva Memorial
This memorial honours the freedom fighter and Tamil writer Subramania Siva, born in 1884, who was a close associate of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai during the Swadeshi movement. Built at a cost of about 40 lakh rupees, it was inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. His birth anniversary is commemorated at the site each year on 4 October.
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Subramania Siva Memorial
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Plan Subramania Siva Memorial
Typeheritage
Nearest basePapparapatti
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePapparapatti
DistrictDharmapuri
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
This memorial honours the freedom fighter and Tamil writer Subramania Siva, born in 1884, who was a close associate of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai during the Swadeshi movement. Built at a cost of about 40 lakh rupees, it was inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. His birth anniversary is commemorated at the site each year on 4 October.
Subramania Siva Memorial is planned from Papparapatti, one of the travel bases in Dharmapuri district. Use Papparapatti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Subramania Siva Memorial — at a glance
TimingsOpen access; best visited during daylight hours
Best timeNovember to February (cool, dry season)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Subramania Siva Memorial
At Papparapatti, about 15 km from Dharmapuri town in Pennagaram taluk; Dharmapuri railway station (Salem-Bangalore line) ~15 km; nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~80 km and Bengaluru (BLR) ~110 km.
A quiet commemorative site; it is busiest around the 4 October birth-anniversary observance.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Papparapatti or nearby in Dharmapuri, 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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When is the best time to visit Subramania Siva Memorial?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Subramania Siva Memorial?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open access; best visited during daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Subramania Siva Memorial?
Base yourself in Papparapatti or nearby in Dharmapuri, 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 Subramania Siva Memorial?
About an hour.
What else is near Subramania Siva Memorial?
Nearby you can pair Chenraya Perumal Temple (7.4 km), Palacode (10.4 km), Kala Bairavar Temple (10.6 km), Adhiyamankottai Fort (10.6 km).
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