Ekanathamma Temple (Chitradurga Fort) Timings Today

Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, evening: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

Morning Puja is listed at 8:00 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Comfortable trekking clothes and sturdy shoes; the fort involves uneven stone paths and climbs.

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Tirtha, Kumkum

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Moderate — involves walking and climbing through the fort; not suitable for wheelchairs.

Traditional local goddess rituals; the fort walk itself is treated as a form of pradakshina.