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Kadambar Malai Temple Complex
A cluster of temples at the foot of Kadambarmalai hill in the Narthamalai group, distinct from the better-known Vijayalaya Choleeswaram. It includes the Kadamba Nayanar (Shiva) shrine, a shrine to the goddess Mangalambikai and another called Nagarisvaram. The complex reflects the layered Chola and Pandya religious activity across the Narthamalai hills.
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Kadambar Malai Temple Complex
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Plan Kadambar Malai Temple Complex
Typeheritage
Nearest baseNarthamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseNarthamalai
DistrictPudukkottai
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A cluster of temples at the foot of Kadambarmalai hill in the Narthamalai group, distinct from the better-known Vijayalaya Choleeswaram. It includes the Kadamba Nayanar (Shiva) shrine, a shrine to the goddess Mangalambikai and another called Nagarisvaram. The complex reflects the layered Chola and Pandya religious activity across the Narthamalai hills.
Kadambar Malai Temple Complex is planned from Narthamalai, one of the travel bases in Pudukkottai district. Use Narthamalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kadambar Malai Temple Complex — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kadambar Malai Temple Complex
~18 km from Pudukkottai; Pudukkottai railway station ~18 km; Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~50 km
Part of the wider Narthamalai hill temple cluster.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Narthamalai or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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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Kadambar Malai Temple Complex — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kadambar Malai Temple Complex?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kadambar Malai Temple Complex?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kadambar Malai Temple Complex?
Base yourself in Narthamalai or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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 Kadambar Malai Temple Complex?
About an hour.
What else is near Kadambar Malai Temple Complex?
Nearby you can pair Aluruttimalai Jain Beds (2.8 km), Narthamalai Rock-Cut Cave Temples (3.2 km), Ezhadippattam Jain Beds, Sittanavasal (8.2 km), Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) (9.9 km).
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