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Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
A government-built memorial at the former seat of the 18th-century Palaiyakkarar Puli Thevar, one of the earliest chieftains to resist the East India Company; displays weapons, statues and a library.
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Plan Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
Typeheritage
Nearest baseSankarankovil
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseSankarankovil
DistrictTenkasi
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A government-built memorial at the former seat of the 18th-century Palaiyakkarar Puli Thevar, one of the earliest chieftains to resist the East India Company; displays weapons, statues and a library.
Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval is planned from Sankarankovil, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Sankarankovil for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Best timeYear-round
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval
Nerkattumseval village; nearest railway Sankarankovil/Rajapalayam; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~150 km
A modest heritage site - best combined with a Sankarankovil temple visit
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sankarankovil or nearby in Tenkasi, 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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Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
Base yourself in Sankarankovil or nearby in Tenkasi, 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 Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
About an hour.
What else is near Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval?
Nearby you can pair Sankaranarayanaswamy Temple, Sankarankovil (9.2 km), Thirumalapuram Rock-Cut Cave Temples (11.4 km), Arthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur (13.2 km), Chokkalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvengadam (15.9 km).
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- Puli Thevar Memorial Palace, Nerkattumseval:User:Rajasubash · CC BY-SA 3.0