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Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)
A Chola-period Shiva temple in the coastal village of Tiruchaikadu (Sayavanam) near Kaveripoompattinam. It is the 63rd Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 9th on the north bank of the Cauvery, glorified in the Thevaram hymns. It belongs to the group of shrines near the Cauvery mouth that includes Thalachangadu, Pallavaneswaram at Poompuhar and Thiruvenkadu.
Practical guide
Plan Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)
Typetemple
Nearest basePoompuhar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePoompuhar
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Chola-period Shiva temple in the coastal village of Tiruchaikadu (Sayavanam) near Kaveripoompattinam. It is the 63rd Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 9th on the north bank of the Cauvery, glorified in the Thevaram hymns. It belongs to the group of shrines near the Cauvery mouth that includes Thalachangadu, Pallavaneswaram at Poompuhar and Thiruvenkadu.
Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu) is planned from Poompuhar, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Poompuhar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu) — at a glance
TimingsTypically 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober-March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)
About 3 km from Poompuhar; nearest railway Sirkazhi (~15 km) or Mayiladuthurai Jn (~24 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~150 km
Combine with Poompuhar's coastal Cauvery-mouth shrines.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, 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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Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Typically 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)?
Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, 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 Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)?
About an hour.
What else is near Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)?
Nearby you can pair Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) (1.0 km), Poompuhar Beach (1.1 km), Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam (3.2 km), Pallavaneswarar Temple, Poompuhar (3.3 km).
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- Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu):Pa. Jambulingam, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC0