Mangalapureeswarar Temple, Thiruchopuram –
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 20 Kms from Cuddalore, 4
Kms from Alapakkam, 28 Kms from Bhuvanagiri, 29 Kms from Chidambaram, 23 Kms
from Thiruvandipuram, 750 meters from Thiyagavalli, 9 Kms from Kullanchavadi,
34 Kms from Neyveli, 25 Kms from Vadalur, 18 Kms from Parangipettai, 39 Kms
from Puducherry, 207 Kms from Chennai and 174 Kms from Trichy.
By Road:
This temple is located 4 Kms to the north-east of
Alapakkam stop on the Cuddalore - Chidambaram main road. One has to take left
turn near Alapakkam railway station, pass through the railway crossing and then
travel along the same route to reach Thiruchopuram (Thiyagavalli village). Town
buses going to Parangipettai goes via Thiruchopuram. Buses are available
frequently from Cuddalore. Nagarjuna Oil refinery is very close by.
By
Train:
Nearest Railway Station is located at Alapakkam (2 Kms)
and Nearest Major Railway Station is located at Cuddalore (15 Kms).
By Air:
Nearest Airport is located at Pondicherry, Trichy and
Chennai.