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Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple
One of the nine ancestral clan (Nagara) temples of the Chettinad Nagarathar community, located at Velankudi (Velangudi) and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the clan temple of one exogamous section of the Nattukottai Chettiars and is traditionally linked to the Pandya kings. It is part of the pilgrimage of the nine Chettinad clan temples.
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Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple
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Plan Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseVelankudi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseVelankudi
DistrictSivaganga
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
One of the nine ancestral clan (Nagara) temples of the Chettinad Nagarathar community, located at Velankudi (Velangudi) and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the clan temple of one exogamous section of the Nattukottai Chettiars and is traditionally linked to the Pandya kings. It is part of the pilgrimage of the nine Chettinad clan temples.
Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple is planned from Velankudi, one of the travel bases in Sivaganga district. Use Velankudi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Velankudi Nagarathar Clan 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 Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple
About 10 km from Karaikudi; nearest railway Karaikudi Junction (~10 km); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~80 km
One of the nine Nagarathar clan temples, ancestral shrine linked to the Pandya kings.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Velankudi 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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Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Velankudi Nagarathar Clan 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 Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple?
Base yourself in Velankudi 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 Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Velankudi Nagarathar Clan Temple?
Nearby you can pair Solai Andavar Ayyanar Temple, Pallathur (1.7 km), Pallathur Chettinad Mansions (2.7 km), Chidambara Vilas Heritage Mansion, Kadiapatti (3.9 km), Soorakudi Nagarathar Clan Temple (4.5 km).
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