What to expect
Kodi Lingam Temple
Kodi Lingam is a Shiva shrine near Suruli Falls in the Cumbum area, notable for housing a large number of Shiva lingams. It stands close to the Western Ghats forest gate and is visited by pilgrims who combine it with a trip to the falls.
Practical guide
Plan Kodi Lingam Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseCumbum
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseCumbum
DistrictTheni
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
Kodi Lingam is a Shiva shrine near Suruli Falls in the Cumbum area, notable for housing a large number of Shiva lingams. It stands close to the Western Ghats forest gate and is visited by pilgrims who combine it with a trip to the falls.
Kodi Lingam Temple is planned from Cumbum, one of the travel bases in Theni district. Use Cumbum for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kodi Lingam Temple — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kodi Lingam Temple
Near Suruli Falls, about 10 km from Cumbum; nearest railway Bodinayakkanur or Theni; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 90 km.
Best visited together with Suruli Falls and the other Suruli hill shrines.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Cumbum 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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Kodi Lingam Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kodi Lingam Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kodi Lingam Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Roughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kodi Lingam Temple?
Base yourself in Cumbum 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 Kodi Lingam Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kodi Lingam Temple?
Nearby you can pair Suruli Kailasanathar Temple (430 m), Suruli Mastan Dargah (430 m), Suruli Falls (1.0 km), Meghamalai (High Wavy Mountains) (8.7 km).
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- Kodi Lingam Temple:Jaseem Hamza · CC BY 3.0