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Arulmigu Thiru Arthanareeswarar Temple β€” Timings 2026

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

πŸ•’ Opens 6:00 AM πŸ•˜ Closes 8:00 PM πŸ“ Tamil Nadu Open Now

⚠️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 β€” starting from β‚Ή950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule β€” may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
πŸ›• Temple opening
6:00 AM
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Open
General days
πŸ™ Morning darshan
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
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β€”
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
πŸ™ Evening darshan
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
Open
πŸ”’ Temple closing
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8:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Lord Arthanareeswarar β€” 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.
πŸ“… Hill temple β€” steps lead to main shrine. Extended during Brahmotsavam and Shivaratri. Girivalam (circumambulation) done on full moon days.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Thiruvanandal
6:00 AM Free
Dawn worship.
Kalasanthi
8:00 AM Free
Morning puja.
Uchikala Pooja
12:00 PM Free
Midday ritual.
Sandhya Aarti
6:00 PM Free
Evening lamps.
Ardhajama
7:30 PM Free
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
πŸ†“ General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
15–45 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
β‚Ή50 – β‚Ή100
5–15 min
Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Arthanareeswarar Abhishek
πŸ• Morning
β‚Ή500 – β‚Ή3,000
Special abhishek to the unique Shiva-Parvati combined form.
Archana
πŸ• All day
β‚Ή51 – β‚Ή201
Personal prayer.
Girivalam Pradakshina
πŸ• Full moon days
Free
Circumambulation of the hill β€” auspicious pradakshina on Pournami.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
March / April (Panguni month)
Brahmotsavam
10-day grand annual festival.
πŸ‘₯ Very High crowd πŸ“… 10 days
February / March
Maha Shivaratri
Night-long Shiva worship.
πŸ‘₯ Very High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Most important festival β€” divine union of Shiva and Parvati.
πŸ‘₯ Very High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
January / February
Thai Poosam
Sacred Poosam star day in Thai month.
πŸ‘₯ High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
πŸ“… 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 β€” primary Shiva prasad.
Panchamrit
β‚Ή30 – β‚Ή100
From abhishek.
Prasad Packet
β‚Ή20 – β‚Ή50
Temple sweets.

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