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Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi
A roughly 900-year-old Vishnu temple on the Thamirabarani at Kallidaikurichi, dedicated to Adhi Varaha Perumal, the boar incarnation of Vishnu. The composer-saint Muthuswami Dikshitar composed a kriti in praise of this shrine.
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Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi
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Plan Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi
Typetemple
Nearest baseKallidaikurichi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKallidaikurichi
DistrictTirunelveli
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A roughly 900-year-old Vishnu temple on the Thamirabarani at Kallidaikurichi, dedicated to Adhi Varaha Perumal, the boar incarnation of Vishnu. The composer-saint Muthuswami Dikshitar composed a kriti in praise of this shrine.
Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi is planned from Kallidaikurichi, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Kallidaikurichi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi — at a glance
TimingsDaily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi
In Kallidaikurichi, ~6 km from Ambasamudram; Ambasamudram railway station ~6 km, Tirunelveli Junction ~35 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~55 km or Madurai (IXM) ~150 km.
A short walk from the Manendiappar temple in the same town.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kallidaikurichi or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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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Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?
Base yourself in Kallidaikurichi or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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 Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?
About an hour.
What else is near Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi?
Nearby you can pair Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple (240 m), Kodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple (1.8 km), Ambasamudram (Thamirabarani ghats) (2.8 km), Aadhimoola Perumal (Gajendra Varadhar) Temple, Athalanallur (3.4 km).
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