Hornadu Annapoorneshwari Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:00 PM 📍 Karnataka Open Now

âš ī¸Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Hornadu Annapoorneshwari Temple

Accommodation near Hornadu Annapoorneshwari 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
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
8:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Hornadu, Chikmagalur, Karnataka. Deep in Western Ghats. Famous for Annapoorneshwari — Goddess of food abundance.
📅 Beautiful forest and river setting. Free meals served here too.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Praat Aarti
Morning worship.
Time : 6:30 AM
Price : Free
Madhyanha Aarti
Midday.
Time : 12:30 PM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening lamps.
Time : 7:00 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free.
Free
15–45 min
Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Annaprasadam Seva
🕐 Daily
₹100 – ₹5,000
Sponsor food for pilgrims as offering to Annapoorneshwari.
Kumkumarchana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹501
Archana for Goddess.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Varies
Annapoorneshwari Jayanti
Goddess birthday with special food festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
September / October
Navaratri
9-day festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 9 days
📅 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
Annaprasadam
Free
Free meals from Annapoorneshwari — central prasad here.
Kumkum
Free
From Goddess worship.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Mangalore Airport (150 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Shimoga Railway Station (100 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Hornadu Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions