Place to visit
Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple, India: what it is and when to go
Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple is a temple in Coimbatore district, India, at 741 m above sea level. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Temple in Coimbatore district, India · Temples
- Where
- India · 641046, Marudhamalai
- Elevation
- 741 m
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- BLR Bengaluru, 257 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 05:30-19:30
- Coordinates
- 11.04655, 76.85174
What it is and where
Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple is a temple in Coimbatore district, India, at 741 m above sea level. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Coimbatore, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 11.04655, 76.85174; the nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR, Bengaluru), 257 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple is October to March.
- JanBest time11:25
- FebBest time11:39
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:15
- MayBetter not12:30
- JunBetter not12:39
- JulBetter not12:35
- AugBetter not12:22
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:45
- NovBest time11:29
- DecBest time11:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Arulmigu Koniamman TempleTemple in Tamilnadu, India14 km
- Ranganathaswamy temple, KaramadaiVishnu temple in Karamadai, Coimbatore25 km
- Black ThunderAmusement park32 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, KarumathampattiChurch building in Tamil Nadu, India37 km
- Palakkad FortFort in Palakkad district, Keralam, India38 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Temples
- Golden Temple: Sikh religious site in Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Mahabodhi Temple: Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
- Jama Masjid, Delhi: mosque in Delhi, India
- Lotus Temple: Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India
- Brihadisvara Temple: 11th century Tamil Chola Dynasty Temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Ram Mandir: temple of the Hindu deity Rama in Ayodhya, India
Every India place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple?
It is a temple in Coimbatore district, India. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple?
October to March. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21.
How do you get to Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple?
The nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 257 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Arulmigu Koniamman Temple, Ranganathaswamy temple, Karamadai, Black Thunder. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Coimbatore5 places to see in and around Coimbatore, India: Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple, Palakkad Fort, Arulmigu Koniamman Temple. Best time: October to March.
- Temples334 places for temples in India, from Golden Temple to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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