Kailasanathar Temple (Chandra) — Timings 2026

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

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

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

Kailasanathar Temple (Chandra)

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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 – 12:00 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¸ Navagraha temple dedicated to Lord Chandra (Moon). Located at Thingalur, Kumbakonam. HR&CE manages. Monday and Full Moon is most auspicious.
📅 Monday and Full Moon is most important day for worship.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Kalasanthi
Morning pooja.
Time : 8:00 AM
Price : Free
Uchikala Pooja
Midday pooja.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sayaraksha Pooja
Evening pooja.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
Ardhajama Pooja
Night ritual.
Time : 7:30 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 devotees.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Lunar worship
🕐 Monday and Full Moon
₹100 – ₹1,000
Special planetary remedy puja for Lord Chandra (Moon) worship.
Navagraha Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹501
Archana for specific Navagraha deity.
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹1,000
Sacred bath of planetary deity idol.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
October
Sharad Purnima
Key festival at this Navagraha temple.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
Year-round
Navagraha Circuit Pilgrimage
Devotees complete all 9 Navagraha temples in a single circuit for planetary blessings.
đŸ‘Ĩ Moderate 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.
Prasad
₹20 – ₹50
Temple blessed sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Tiruchirappalli Airport (70 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Kumbakonam Railway Station (25 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Thingalur Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions