Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 4:30 AM 🕘 Closes 8:30 PM 📍 Kerala Closing Soon

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Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple

Accommodation near Madhur Mahaganapathy 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
4:30 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
4:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
8:30 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Madhur, Kasaragod district, Kerala. 800+ year old Ganesha temple. Self-manifested Ganesha idol on moonstone (chandrakanta shila) foundation — unique. Classic Kerala Thachu Shastra architecture.
📅 Two sessions. Extended during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Nirmalya Darshan
Pre-dawn auspicious darshan — most auspicious time.
Time : 4:30 AM
Price : Free
Usha Puja
Early morning worship of Lord Mahaganapathy.
Time : 5:30 AM
Price : Free
Pantheeradi Puja
Midday ritual.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Deeparadhana
Evening lamp ceremony.
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 for all.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry pass.
₹50 – ₹100
5–15 min
Temple counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Modaka Abhishek
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹1,500
Sweet modaka (Ganesha's favourite sweet) used in ritual bath offering.
Ganapati Homam
🕐 Morning (by booking)
₹1,000 – ₹5,000
Sacred fire ritual to Lord Ganesha — removes life obstacles.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer to Mahaganapathy.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
August / September
Ganesh Chaturthi
10-day grand festival with thousands of devotees from Kerala and Karnataka.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 10 days
Annual (Karkidakam – July/Aug)
Mahaganapathy Utsavam
Annual temple festival with elephant procession and cultural programs.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 10 days
Monthly
Sankashti Chaturthi
Monthly Ganesha fasting and prayer — observed by many devotees.
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
Modaka
₹20 – ₹50
Lord Ganesha's favourite sweet — must-take prasad from Madhur.
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash from Ganesha puja.
Coconut Prasad
₹10 – ₹20
Blessed coconut from offering to deity.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Mangalore Airport (50 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Kasargod Railway Station (10 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Madhur Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions