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Thenkurangaduthurai Temple: History, Timings & Visitor Guide

By Kishan Rajyaguru|Updated 18 October 2026

Location Tamil Nadu

Entry Fee Free

Best Time October to February

Railway Station ~6 km

Nearest Airport ~70 km

About Thenkurangaduthurai Temple

Abathsahayeswarar Temple, Aduthurai (also calledTen Kurangaadutrai Temple, Aduthurai) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the village of Aduthurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Apathsaheswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Prabhavalli. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.

It houses two gateway towers known as gopurams. The tallest is the western tower, with five stories and a height of 72 feet (22 m). The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Abathsahayeswarar and Prahavalli being the most prominent. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 9 p.m., and three yearly festivals on its calendar. The Aippassi Annabhishekam festival is celebrated during the day of the Aippasi (October - November) is the most prominent festival.

The temple was originally built by the Cholas and has around fifteen inscriptions from them. The present masonry structure was built during the Nayak during the 16th century. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, a Saiva monastic institution.

Thenkurangaduthurai Temple: Key Facts

TempleThenkurangaduthurai Temple
LocationTamil Nadu
StateTamil Nadu
Entry FeeFree (general darshan)
Best Time to VisitOctober to February
Nearest Railway StationSundaraperumal Kovil railway station, ~6 km
Nearest AirportTiruchirappalli (TRZ), ~70 km
GPS11.00000, 79.30000

Thenkurangaduthurai Temple Timings 2026

Thenkurangaduthurai Temple is open every day, usually from early morning to late evening with a break in the afternoon. Darshan and aarti timings change with the season and on festival days.

MorningOpens early morning (around 5 to 6 AM)
AfternoonShort break around midday at many temples
EveningEvening aarti around sunset, closes by about 8 to 9 PM

Ask the temple office on arrival for the day's aarti schedule.

Dress Code & Temple Rules

DressModest, traditional clothes covering shoulders and knees
FootwearRemove before entering; use the shoe stand
PhotographyNot allowed inside the sanctum
Not AllowedLeather items, tobacco, alcohol, non-veg food
QueueFollow queue lines and staff instructions on festival days

How to Reach Thenkurangaduthurai Temple

LocationTamil Nadu
By AirTiruchirappalli (TRZ), about 70 km
By AirPuducherry (PNY), about 121 km
By TrainSundaraperumal Kovil railway station, about 6 km
Major StationTiruchirappalli Junction railway station, about 71 km
By RoadTaxis, autos and state buses from the railway station and nearby cities

Distance from Nearby Cities

From	Road Distance (approx.)	Travel Time (approx.)
Tiruchirappalli	91 km	2 hr
Puducherry	158 km	4 hr
Salem	208 km	5 hr
Madurai	241 km	5 hr
Chennai	313 km	7 hr

Best Time to Visit

October to February. The weather is cooler and drier. April–May is very hot, and the monsoon brings heavy rain to the coast. Weekday mornings are the least crowded; expect long queues on weekends, holidays and festivals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thenkurangaduthurai Temple located?

Thenkurangaduthurai Temple is in Tamil Nadu, India. GPS location: 11.0000, 79.3000.

What are the timings of Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

Thenkurangaduthurai Temple is open daily from early morning to evening, usually with an afternoon break. Timings change on festivals, so confirm with the temple office before you go.

Is there an entry fee at Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

General darshan is free. Special pujas, sevas or quick darshan may have a separate fee set by the temple.

What is the best time to visit Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

October to February. The weather is cooler and drier. April–May is very hot, and the monsoon brings heavy rain to the coast.

Which is the nearest railway station to Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

Sundaraperumal Kovil railway station is the nearest railway station, about 6 km away. The nearest major station is Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station, about 71 km away.

How far is Thenkurangaduthurai Temple from Tiruchirappalli?

Thenkurangaduthurai Temple is about 91 km by road from Tiruchirappalli (approx.).

Which is the nearest airport to Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) is the nearest major airport, about 70 km away in a straight line. Puducherry (PNY) is the next option.

What is the dress code at Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

Wear modest, traditional clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Remove footwear before entering. Shorts and sleeveless tops are best avoided.

Is photography allowed inside Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

Photography is usually not allowed inside the sanctum. Outer areas may allow photos; follow the signs and staff instructions.

Which other temples are near Thenkurangaduthurai Temple?

Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Nageswaraswamy Temple, Kumbakonam, Airavatesvara Temple, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple are close by and can be covered on the same trip.