# Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur, India: what it is and when to go > Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur is a shiva temple in Tamil Nadu, India. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. It has articles in 4 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/veerateeswarar-temple-thirukovilur/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Shiva temple in Tamil Nadu, India · Temples - **Where:** India - **Best time:** October to March. - **Nearest airport:** MAA Chennai, 154 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 11.9713, 79.2108 ## What it is and where Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur is a shiva temple in Tamil Nadu, India. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Its coordinates are 11.9713, 79.2108; the nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA, Chennai), 154 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=11.971302%2C79.210802) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=11.971302%2C79.210802) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/espiritual/) places in India. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur is **October to March**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Best time | 11 h 22 | | February | Best time | 11 h 37 | | March | Best time | 11 h 55 | | April | Possible | 12 h 16 | | May | Better not | 12 h 33 | | June | Better not | 12 h 42 | | July | Better not | 12 h 38 | | August | Better not | 12 h 24 | | September | Possible | 12 h 04 | | October | Best time | 11 h 44 | | November | Best time | 11 h 26 | | December | Best time | 11 h 18 | In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#cuando-ir). ## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/sri-ulagalandha-perumal-temple/): Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tirukkoyilur, Tamilnadu, India · 1.1 km - [Arunachalesvara Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/arunachaleswara-temple/): Temple in Tiruvannamalai · 33 km - [Arunachala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/arunachaleshwar/): Hill and holy site in Tamil Nadu, India · 34 km - [Gingee Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/gingee-fort-rajagiri-fort/): Fort in Tamil Nadu, India · 37 km - [Krishnagiri Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/krishnagiri-fort/): Hills in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India · 38 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the India guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/). ## More in India: Temples - [Golden Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/golden-temple/): Sikh religious site in Amritsar, Punjab, India - [Mahabodhi Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/mahabodhi-temple-complex/): Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India - [Jama Masjid, Delhi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/jama-masjid/): mosque in Delhi, India - [Lotus Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/templo-del-loto/): Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India - [Brihadisvara Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/brihadishwara-temple/): 11th century Tamil Chola Dynasty Temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site - [Ram Mandir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/shri-ram-janmabhoomi-temple/): temple of the Hindu deity Rama in Ayodhya, India Every India place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur? It is a shiva temple in Tamil Nadu, India. It has articles in 4 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 Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur? October to March. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. ### How do you get to Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur? The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 154 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=11.971302%2C79.210802) opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/#moverse). ### 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 [Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/sri-ulagalandha-perumal-temple/), [Arunachalesvara Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/arunachaleswara-temple/), [Arunachala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/arunachaleshwar/). The rest is in [the India guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/india/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4970186525), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16313523), CC0. More about Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veerateeswarar_Temple%2C_Thirukovilur). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).