Arunachaleswarar Temple — Timings 2026

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

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

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Arunachaleswarar Temple

Accommodation near Arunachaleswarar 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
5:30 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
5:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
9:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Tiruvannamalai. Pancha Bhuta Sthalams — Fire element. Massive 66,000 sq. metre temple complex. HR&CE manages.
📅 Extended during Karthigai Deepam (10-day festival). Girivalam (hill circumambulation) every full moon night.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Thiruvanandal
Dawn worship.
Time : 5:30 AM
Price : Free
Kalasanthi
Morning pooja.
Time : 8:00 AM
Price : Free
Uchikala Pooja
Midday.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sayaraksha
Evening.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
Ardhajama
Night ritual.
Time : 8:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
20–60 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority.
₹50 – ₹100
10–20 min
Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Agni Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Fire element themed abhishek — unique to this shrine.
Girivalam (Circumambulation)
🕐 Full moon nights
Free
14 km walk around sacred Arunachala hill — most auspicious puja.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹251
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
November / December
Karthigai Deepam
10-day festival culminating with fire lit on hilltop — visible for miles. Lakhs gather.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 10 days
February / March
Maha Shivaratri
Night worship at fire element shrine.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
Monthly
Full Moon Girivalam
Every full moon — thousands circumambulate the hill.
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
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash — especially significant at fire element shrine.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Chennai Airport (185 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Tiruvannamalai Railway Station (2 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Tiruvannamalai Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions