Swamimalai is situated on the way of going to Kumbakonam to Thanjavur via Thiruvaiyaru. It is 6 km from the town Kumbakonam. One can reach the temple on the way of Kumbakonam to Swamimalai via Thiruvalansuzhi.

Nearby temples are Thiruvalansuzhi Vellai (White) Vinayagar Temple.