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Mayuranathaswami Temple

Historic Shaivite temple in the Kaveri delta.

Photo: E.Saravanan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

The delta's sacred geography is written into temple streets and ritual calendars.

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02 — About

About Mayuranathaswami Temple

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We’re still writing about Mayuranathaswami Temple: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Cool/dry season generally preferred; site-specific monsoon rules apply
Time of day
Morning
Crowds
Moderate

Time and effort

Trek duration
Easy; 45–90 min

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Darshan generally free
Parking
Town parking
Permits
Temple rules apply

On the ground

Local food
Poompuhar coastal heritage area

Where it is

Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

11.10° N 79.66° E