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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Timings 2026

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 9:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 5:30 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closed

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

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Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
🛕 Temple opening
5:30 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
5:30 AM
12:30 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
4:00 PM
9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
9:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Kumbakonam. Most important Shiva temple in Kumbakonam. HR&CE manages. Famous Mahamaham tank adjacent.
📅 Extended during Mahamaham festival (every 12 years — next 2032).
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Kalasanthi
8:00 AM Free
Morning pooja.
Uchikala Pooja
12:00 PM Free
Midday pooja.
Sayaraksha
6:00 PM Free
Evening pooja.
Ardhajama
8:30 PM Free
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
₹50
5–15 min
Temple counter
🪔 Seva Darshan
Darshan after participating in seva.
Included with seva
Varies
Temple office
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Online Booking Guide

Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
1
Visit tnhrce.gov.in
Tamil Nadu HR&CE official portal.
2
Register with mobile OTP
Create account and verify.
3
Select Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
Choose seva or darshan type, date and slot.
4
Enter pilgrim details
Fill name, age and ID for each person.
5
Pay and download confirmation
Save pass for temple entry.
📌 Accepted IDs: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence  |  Book at least 1–2 days ahead for weekends & festivals.
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹100 – ₹500
Sacred bath with milk, honey and holy water.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹20 – ₹50
Flower archana with name and star.
Rudrabhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹300 – ₹500
Special abhishek with Rudra chanting.
Deepa Aradhana
🕐 Evening
₹50
Lamp offering to Lord Kumbeswarar.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
February (every 12 years)
Mahamaham Festival
Millions gather for sacred dip in Mahamaham tank. Next in 2032.
👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 10 days 🗓️ Next: 2032
February / March
Maha Shivaratri
Night worship of Adi Kumbeswarar.
👥 Very High crowd 📅 1 day
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Star festival with processions.
👥 High crowd 📅 10 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash from Lord Kumbeswarar worship.
Kumkum
Free
Sacred red powder.
Panchamritham
₹20 – ₹50
Five-element sacred mixture from abhishek.
Sweet Pongal
₹30 – ₹50
Traditional prasad offered during poojas.

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