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🛕 Lord Arthanareeswarar (Shiva–Parvati)
Arulmigu Thiru Arthanareeswarar Temple — Timings 2026
Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.
⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Arulmigu Thiru Arthanareeswarar Temple
Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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6:00 AM
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—
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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6:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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4:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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8:00 PM
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Closed |
ℹ️ Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Lord Arthanareeswarar — the unique half-male half-female form of Shiva (left half) and Parvati (right half). Ancient Dravidian architecture on a rocky hill. Panguni Uthiram and Girivalam are major events. HR&CE manages.
📅 Hill temple — steps lead to main shrine. Extended during Brahmotsavam and Shivaratri. Girivalam (circumambulation) done on full moon days.
📅 Hill temple — steps lead to main shrine. Extended during Brahmotsavam and Shivaratri. Girivalam (circumambulation) done on full moon days.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Thiruvanandal
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6:00 AM | Free |
Dawn worship.
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Kalasanthi
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8:00 AM | Free |
Morning puja.
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Uchikala Pooja
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12:00 PM | Free |
Midday ritual.
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Sandhya Aarti
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6:00 PM | Free |
Evening lamps.
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Ardhajama
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7:30 PM | Free |
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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General Darshan
Free for all.
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Free |
15–45 min
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Walk-in
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Special Darshan
Priority entry.
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₹50 – ₹100 |
5–15 min
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Counter
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Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Arthanareeswarar Abhishek
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Special abhishek to the unique Shiva-Parvati combined form.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
Girivalam Pradakshina
🕐 Full moon days
Free
Circumambulation of the hill — auspicious pradakshina on Pournami.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
March / April (Panguni month)
Brahmotsavam
10-day grand annual festival.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 10
days
February / March
Maha Shivaratri
Night-long Shiva worship.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 1
day
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Most important festival — divine union of Shiva and Parvati.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 1
day
January / February
Thai Poosam
Sacred Poosam star day in Thai month.
👥 High crowd
📅 1
day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash — primary Shiva prasad.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.