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Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple
The Sivagamiyamman temple stands on the banks of the Mullaiyaru at Chinnamanur, an old commercial town in Theni district. Its origins are linked to the Pandya period, and it is an important local temple. Festivals run through the Tamil months of Aadi, Aavani, Chittirai and Panguni.
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Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple
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Plan Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple
Typeheritage
Nearest baseChinnamanur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseChinnamanur
DistrictTheni
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
The Sivagamiyamman temple stands on the banks of the Mullaiyaru at Chinnamanur, an old commercial town in Theni district. Its origins are linked to the Pandya period, and it is an important local temple. Festivals run through the Tamil months of Aadi, Aavani, Chittirai and Panguni.
Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple is planned from Chinnamanur, one of the travel bases in Theni district. Use Chinnamanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 to 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to February; festival months for celebrations
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple
In Chinnamanur town, about 25 km from Theni; nearest railway Bodinayakkanur or Theni; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 90 km.
Riverside temple in a busy market town; parking is limited on festival days.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Chinnamanur or nearby in Theni, 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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Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Roughly 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 to 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple?
Base yourself in Chinnamanur or nearby in Theni, 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 Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple?
Nearby you can pair Larger Sinnamanur Copper Plates (Chinnamanur inscriptions) (210 m), Poola Nandeeswarar Temple (220 m), Kuchanur Saniswaran Temple (12.0 km), Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple (14.0 km).
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