Tiruvannamalai
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Tiruvannamalai is a sacred temple town in Tamil Nadu, best known for the towering Arunachala Hill and the revered Annamalaiyar Temple. The city attracts spiritual seekers, pilgrims, and travelers looking for authentic South Indian heritage and serene landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
145,278
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.51°, 79.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
56
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$311
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$220
Cashless
41
English
38
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
13.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1097 mm
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.