Arasavalli Sun Temple — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 5:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:00 PM 📍 Andhra Pradesh Closed

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

Arasavalli Sun Temple

Accommodation near Arasavalli Sun Temple

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 Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
5:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
8:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Arasavalli, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Rare ancient Sun (Surya) temple. Sunrise worship specially recommended.
📅 Sun rays fall directly on deity during equinox. Sunrise visit most auspicious.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Surya Puja (Sunrise)
Sunrise worship of Lord Surya — most sacred moment.
Time : 5:30 AM
Price : Free
Madhyanha Aarti
Midday solar worship.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening lamps.
Time : 6:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Surya Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹1,500
Sacred bath of Sun deity.
Suryarchana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal archana for Lord Surya.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
January / February
Ratha Saptami
Sun's birthday — most important day. Rays fall directly on idol.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
January 14
Makar Sankranti
Harvest festival — Sun worship specially auspicious.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
📅 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
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From Surya abhishek.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Visakhapatnam Airport (120 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Srikakulam Railway Station (18 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Arasavalli Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions