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Poola Nandeeswarar Temple
The Poola Nandeeswarar temple at Chinnamanur is an early Pandya Shiva temple that preserves 27 stone inscriptions of various Pandya kings, making it a significant epigraphic and heritage site. It reflects the antiquity of Chinnamanur, one of the district's oldest documented settlements.
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Poola Nandeeswarar Temple
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Plan Poola Nandeeswarar 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 Poola Nandeeswarar temple at Chinnamanur is an early Pandya Shiva temple that preserves 27 stone inscriptions of various Pandya kings, making it a significant epigraphic and heritage site. It reflects the antiquity of Chinnamanur, one of the district's oldest documented settlements.
Poola Nandeeswarar 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
Poola Nandeeswarar Temple — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Poola Nandeeswarar Temple
In Chinnamanur, about 25 km from Theni; nearest railway Bodinayakkanur or Theni; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 90 km.
Of special interest for its Pandya-era inscriptions; ask the priest to point them out.
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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Poola Nandeeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Poola Nandeeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Poola Nandeeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Roughly 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Poola Nandeeswarar 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 Poola Nandeeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Poola Nandeeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Chinnamanur Sivagamiyamman Temple (220 m), Larger Sinnamanur Copper Plates (Chinnamanur inscriptions) (430 m), Kuchanur Saniswaran Temple (12.2 km), Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple (13.8 km).
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