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Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple
A well-known Murugan temple, dedicated to Balasubramania Swamy, in Siruvapuri village in Ponneri taluk, a popular pilgrimage stop on the northern Chennai belt. It lies close to Periyapalayam and is often visited together with the Bhavani Amman temple there.
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Plan Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseSiruvapuri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSiruvapuri
DistrictThiruvallur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A well-known Murugan temple, dedicated to Balasubramania Swamy, in Siruvapuri village in Ponneri taluk, a popular pilgrimage stop on the northern Chennai belt. It lies close to Periyapalayam and is often visited together with the Bhavani Amman temple there.
Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple is planned from Siruvapuri, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Siruvapuri for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple
In Ponneri taluk about 15 km from Ponneri town; nearest railway Ponneri on the Chennai suburban line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~50 km.
Frequently combined with a visit to Periyapalayam's Bhavani Amman temple nearby.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Siruvapuri or nearby in Thiruvallur, 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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Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
Base yourself in Siruvapuri or nearby in Thiruvallur, 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 Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sri Bhavani Amman Temple, Periyapalayam (8.0 km), Ponneri (8.9 km), Gummidipoondi (9.4 km), Masilamaneeswarar Temple, Thirumullaivoyal (21.3 km).
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- Siruvapuri Sri Balasubramania Swamy Temple:Selvakumar mallar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC0