Yes..

No. Saree is not compulsory. A decent dress code is preferred.

No dress code but Everyone was dressed modestly. Mostly Indian attire

You can visit the temple and circumambulate the grounds and the outer sanctums. Only the two inner sanctums are not available for non Hindus. If you are a tourist this experience will be sufficient to get a feel for a South Indian temple.

Please contact temple administrative office (which is within the premise of the temple) and they will be able to help you.

Yes, as the pond is outside of the main temple so it is open to all.

morning 5:30 to 12 evening- 5-9 pm