ancient ruins
Mahabalipuram
A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Acharapākkam sits on the route: 25 minutes from Madurāntakam, 47km from Mahabalipuram.
Acharapākkam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 10,362, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Acharapākkam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acharapākkam to your route.
Atcheesvara Swamy Temple, Acharapakkam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Acharapakkam, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Aksheeswaraswamy or Atchikontantar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Sundaranayagi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th-century-CERead more
Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temples has several inscriptions dated to the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070-1120 CE).
The most important festival of the temple is the Chittirai Brahmotsavam that lasts ten days during the Tamil month of Chittirai, between April and May. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
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Acharapākkam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.4028 latitude, 79.8170 longitude.
Acharapākkam has a population of approximately 10,362 people, making it a town in India.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A former French colony with pastel-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and a serene seaside promenade along the Bay of Bengal.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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