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Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial
The memorial and resting place (Thevar Thidal) of freedom fighter and community leader Pasumpon U. Muthuramalinga Thevar (1908-1963), in Pasumpon village. His burial site was converted into an official memorial in 1971. Each year on his Guru Pooja and Jayanthi in late October, large crowds and political leaders gather here to pay tribute.
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Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial
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Plan Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial
Typeheritage
Nearest basePasumpon
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePasumpon
DistrictRamanathapuram
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
The memorial and resting place (Thevar Thidal) of freedom fighter and community leader Pasumpon U. Muthuramalinga Thevar (1908-1963), in Pasumpon village. His burial site was converted into an official memorial in 1971. Each year on his Guru Pooja and Jayanthi in late October, large crowds and political leaders gather here to pay tribute.
Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial is planned from Pasumpon, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Pasumpon for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, daylight hours (approximately 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March; major congregation during Guru Pooja in late October
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial
Nearest town Paramakudi (~12 km); nearest railway Paramakudi (~12 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~70 km
Very large congregation and heavy traffic around the late-October Guru Pooja.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pasumpon or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, daylight hours (approximately 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial?
Base yourself in Pasumpon or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial?
About an hour.
What else is near Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial?
Nearby you can pair Emaneswarar Temple, Paramakudi (12.4 km), Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary (14.9 km), Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary (15.7 km), Uthirakosamangai Mangalanathar Temple (24.2 km).
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