Kalaiyar Koil is a historic site and a pilgrim town situated 20 km east of
Sivagangai, in
Sivagangai District. The temple city of
Madurai is 84 km west of Kalaiyar Koil.
Kalaiyar Koil Swarna Kaleeswarar Temple is a highly revered shrine in Kalaiyar Koil. Mangalam and Nattarasankottai are nearby settlements.
Nearest airport is at Madurai. Sivagangai Railway Station serves Kalaiyar Koil.