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Kāramadai

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Kāramadai

Kāramadai is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Mettupalayam, 25km from Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Kāramadai is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 35,166, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kāramadai 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 Kāramadai to your route.

About Kāramadai

Nanjundeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva in Karamadai, a village in Coimbatore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, It is located 96 km from Erode. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the 16th century CE. In this

Read more temple, Shiva is worshipped as Nanjundeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Ulaganayagi. The temple is open from 6 am – 12 pm and 4–8:30 pm on all days except during new moon days when it is open the full day. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Shivaratri festival during the Tamil month of Vaiakasi (May–June) and Annabishekam in Aippasi (October–November) being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Where is Kāramadai located?

Kāramadai is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 11.2406 latitude, 76.9601 longitude.

What is the population of Kāramadai?

Kāramadai has a population of approximately 35,166 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
35,166
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.2406, 76.9601

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kāramadai

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

A UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Bandipur National Park

A premier tiger reserve in the Nilgiri biosphere connecting Nagarhole, Mudumalai, and Wayanad forests in one of Asia's largest wildlife corridors.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kāramadai

  • 25 kmNilgiri Mountain RailwayA UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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