What to expect
Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple whose deity Satchinathar signifies Shiva as the eternal witness (satchi) to truth. It is one of the Pancha Aranya Sthalams, five 'forest' temples of the delta, once set in a grove of trumpet-flower (Paadhiri) trees. Glorified in the Tevaram of Sambandar and Sundarar, it has the Chandra Pushkarini tank linked to lunar worship.
Practical guide
Plan Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
Typeheritage
Nearest baseAvalivanallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseAvalivanallur
DistrictThiruvarur
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple whose deity Satchinathar signifies Shiva as the eternal witness (satchi) to truth. It is one of the Pancha Aranya Sthalams, five 'forest' temples of the delta, once set in a grove of trumpet-flower (Paadhiri) trees. Glorified in the Tevaram of Sambandar and Sundarar, it has the Chandra Pushkarini tank linked to lunar worship.
Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur is planned from Avalivanallur, one of the travel bases in Thiruvarur district. Use Avalivanallur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
About 12 km from Needamangalam; nearest railway station Nannilam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~85 km.
One of the five Pancha Aranya Sthalams; best covered as part of that delta pilgrimage circuit.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Avalivanallur or nearby in Thiruvarur, 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.
Weather in Satchinathar Temple, AvalivanallurSeasonal guide
Live forecast loads in your browser.
Visitor notes
Safety
Good to know
On the map
Where Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur is
Stay · eat · do · rent · see · shop
Stays, food & things to do near Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
Verified hotels, homestays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and rentals around Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur — commission-free, with direct contact. Filter by what you need.
Verified inventory is being added here.
Verified places are being added. The category filters will fill in as approved stays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and nature listings go live.
List your placeRoampedia is commission-free — own or know a stay, eatery, guide or shop near Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur? List it and it appears here once verified.
Add a nearby businessNearby
What’s near Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
Good to know
Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
Base yourself in Avalivanallur or nearby in Thiruvarur, 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 Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
About an hour.
What else is near Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur?
Nearby you can pair Padaleswarar Temple, Haridwaramangalam (2.5 km), Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Koil Venni (7.0 km), Apatsahayeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam), Alangudi (9.1 km), Paadaikavadi Mariamman Temple, Valangaiman (9.2 km).
Read next
Stories, legends & history of Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur
GuideThe Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu: The Nine-Planet Pilgrimage9 min readStoryDakshina Dwaraka: The Story of the Rajagopalaswamy Temple at Mannargudi7 min readStoryThe Thyagaraja Temple of Thiruvarur, Where a Bronze God and a Music Town Meet6 min read
More stories, legends & guides from Thiruvarur
Image credits
- Satchinathar Temple, Avalivanallur:பா.ஜம்புலிங்கம் (via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) · CC BY-SA 4.0