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Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur
A Shiva temple built on a granite hillock beside the Thenpennai river near Thirukovilur, with a seven-tier gopuram. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams of the Tevaram, ranked as the 44th such shrine and the 12th in the Nadu Naadu region.
Practical guide
Plan Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur
Typetemple
Nearest baseTirukoilur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseTirukoilur
DistrictKallakurichi
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple built on a granite hillock beside the Thenpennai river near Thirukovilur, with a seven-tier gopuram. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams of the Tevaram, ranked as the 44th such shrine and the 12th in the Nadu Naadu region.
Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur is planned from Tirukoilur, one of the travel bases in Kallakurichi district. Use Tirukoilur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeOct-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur
Nearest railway: Villupuram Jn (VM) ~36 km or Vriddhachalam Jn ~52 km; nearest airport: Puducherry ~66 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~130 km
A short flight of steps leads up the hillock to the sanctum; footwear off before climbing
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tirukoilur or nearby in Kallakurichi, 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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Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur?
Base yourself in Tirukoilur or nearby in Kallakurichi, 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 Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur?
About an hour.
What else is near Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur?
Nearby you can pair Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur (1.1 km), Kabilar Hillock (Kabilar Kundru), Thirukovilur (1.4 km), Adhirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple (2.0 km), Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Trivikrama), Thirukovilur (3.5 km).
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