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Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval
An old Shiva temple at Melaseval village on the Ambasamudram road, standing near the larger Navaneethakrishnan temple. It is one of the Saivite shrines of the Thamirabarani belt west of Tirunelveli.
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Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval
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Plan Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval
Typetemple
Nearest baseMelaseval
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMelaseval
DistrictTirunelveli
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
An old Shiva temple at Melaseval village on the Ambasamudram road, standing near the larger Navaneethakrishnan temple. It is one of the Saivite shrines of the Thamirabarani belt west of Tirunelveli.
Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval is planned from Melaseval, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Melaseval for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval — 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 Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval
~16 km west of Tirunelveli near Cheranmahadevi; Ambasamudram railway station ~12 km, Tirunelveli Junction ~16 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~50 km or Madurai (IXM) ~150 km.
Easily paired with the adjacent Navaneethakrishnan temple.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Melaseval 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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Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval?
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 Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval?
Base yourself in Melaseval 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 Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval?
About an hour.
What else is near Adithavarneswarar Temple, Melaseval?
Nearby you can pair Navaneethakrishnan Temple, Melaseval (260 m), Cheranmahadevi Kailasanathar (Ammainathar) Temple (1.7 km), Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Cheranmahadevi (2.0 km), Pattamadai (3.7 km).
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