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Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
One of the nine Nagarathar clan temples of Chettinad, located at Iluppaikudi and dedicated to Shiva as Thanthondreeswarar (also called Swayamprakasha Eswarar). Like the other clan temples, it functions as an ancestral temple of one exogamous section of the Nattukottai Chettiar community. It is maintained by the Nagarathar and is part of the traditional pilgrimage of the nine clan temples.
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Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
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Plan Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseIluppaikudi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseIluppaikudi
DistrictSivaganga
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
One of the nine Nagarathar clan temples of Chettinad, located at Iluppaikudi and dedicated to Shiva as Thanthondreeswarar (also called Swayamprakasha Eswarar). Like the other clan temples, it functions as an ancestral temple of one exogamous section of the Nattukottai Chettiar community. It is maintained by the Nagarathar and is part of the traditional pilgrimage of the nine clan temples.
Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple is planned from Iluppaikudi, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Iluppaikudi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple
About 15 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~15 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
One of the nine Nagarathar clan temples, ancestral shrine of one Chettiar section.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Iluppaikudi or nearby in Sivaganga, 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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Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00-8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Iluppaikudi or nearby in Sivaganga, 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 Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Iluppaikudi Thanthondreeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kandadevi Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple (2.8 km), Devakottai Chettinad Mansions (5.2 km), Meenakshi Sundareswarar (Nagara Sivan) Temple, Devakottai (6.7 km), Kottaiyur Kailasanathar Temple (9.2 km).
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