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Arulmigu Thiru Arthanareeswarar Temple Timings Today

Arulmigu Thiru Arthanareeswarar Temple in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closing Soon

⚠️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

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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
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
8:00 PM
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.
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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
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
15–45 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
₹50 – ₹100
5–15 min
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.
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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.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash — primary Shiva prasad.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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