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Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Shani) Timings 2026
Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Shani) in Thirunallar, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.
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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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5:00 AM
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—
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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5:00 AM
|
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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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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4:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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9:00 PM
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Closed |
📅 Saturday is most important day for worship.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kalasanthi
|
8:00 AM | Free |
Morning pooja.
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Uchikala Pooja
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12:00 PM | Free |
Midday pooja.
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Sayaraksha Pooja
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6:00 PM | Free |
Evening pooja.
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Ardhajama Pooja
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7:30 PM | Free |
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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🆓
General Darshan
Free for all devotees.
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Free |
10–30 min
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Walk-in
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