Kamakshi Amman Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 5:30 AM 🕘 Closes 8:30 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Open Now

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Kamakshi Amman Temple

Accommodation near Kamakshi Amman 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
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
8:30 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Kanchipuram. One of 18 Shakti Peethas. Kamakoti Peetham manages. Two sessions.
📅 Extended during Navaratri and Kamakshi Jayanti.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Thiruvanandal
Early morning worship.
Time : 5:30 AM
Price : Free
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 pooja before closing.
Time : 8:00 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 entry.
₹50
10–20 min
Temple counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Kumkumarchana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹501
Special archana with kumkum for the Goddess.
Sahasranama Archana
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹500
1,000 names of Goddess chanted.
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Ritual bath of Kamakshi with panchamrit.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
September / October
Navaratri
Grand 9-day festival with daily special puja for Goddess Kamakshi.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 9 days
March
Kamakshi Jayanti
Birthday of Goddess celebrated with special rituals.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Auspicious star festival with special processions.
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
Kumkum
Free
Sacred red powder from Goddess worship.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek ritual.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Chennai Airport (70 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Kanchipuram Railway Station (2 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Kanchipuram Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions