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Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur
An ancient Vishnu temple on the banks of the Vaippar river in Sattur, believed to be around 800 years old and popularly known as South Tirupathi. Legend holds that Venkatachalapathi of Tirupati stayed here on a roughly 200-foot hillock to bless devotees. Vaikunta Ekadasi is its major annual festival.
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Plan Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur
Typetemple
Nearest baseSattur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSattur
DistrictVirudhunagar
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
An ancient Vishnu temple on the banks of the Vaippar river in Sattur, believed to be around 800 years old and popularly known as South Tirupathi. Legend holds that Venkatachalapathi of Tirupati stayed here on a roughly 200-foot hillock to bless devotees. Vaikunta Ekadasi is its major annual festival.
Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur is planned from Sattur, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Sattur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March, especially around Vaikunta Ekadasi
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur
In Sattur town; Sattur railway station ~1.5 km; Madurai Airport (IXM) ~55 km.
Extremely crowded on Vaikunta Ekadasi; quieter on ordinary days.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sattur or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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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Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur?
Base yourself in Sattur or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur?
About an hour.
What else is near Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur?
Nearby you can pair Sattur (250 m), Irukkankudi Mariamman Temple (5.3 km), Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) (16.4 km), Sivakasi (16.5 km).
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- Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur:Mohan Babu V · CC BY-SA 4.0