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🛕 Lord Kotilingeshwara (Shiva)
Kotilingeshwara Temple — Timings 2026
Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.
⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Kotilingeshwara Temple
Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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6:00 AM
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—
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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6:00 AM
|
1:00 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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3:00 PM
|
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 |
ℹ️ Open throughout the day. Complex is open-air — sunscreen required midday.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Morning Aarti
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7:00 AM | Free | — |
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Evening Aarti
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7:00 PM | Free | — |
Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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🎟️
General Entry
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₹20 |
0 min
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Gate counter
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Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Linga Installation
🕐 By appointment
Varies by size and material
Install a personal consecrated Linga with your name
Mass Archana
🕐 All day
₹50
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
February/March
Maha Shivaratri
Lakhs of devotees; the sea of illuminated Lingas at night is extraordinary.
👥 Extreme crowd
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Anna Prasadam
Free
Free meal served to all pilgrims daily
Vibhuti
Free