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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Tirupporūr is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Covelong, 12km from Mahabalipuram.
Tirupporūr is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 13,666, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tirupporūr 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 Tirupporūr to your route.
Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple (or Thiruporur Murugan temple or Kanthaswamy temple) in Thiruporur, a panchayat town in Chengalpattu district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Tamil Hindu style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been expandedRead more
during the 18th century with the images excavated from Thiruporur.
The temple has a five-tiered gateway tower leading to a pillared halls and the sanctum. The temple is open from 6:30 am – 12:30 pm and 3.30 - 8 pm. Four daily rituals and many yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Vaikasi Visagam celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May - June), Kanthasasti festival and Navarathri festival 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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Tirupporūr is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.7259 latitude, 80.1895 longitude.
Tirupporūr has a population of approximately 13,666 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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
India's original permanent racing circuit, opened 1990 outside Chennai, where most Indian racing drivers learned their craft. A tight 3.7km layout that still runs the national championship.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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