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Mahavir Mandir Timings 2026
Mahavir Mandir in Patna, Bihar, Bihar. Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, evening: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.
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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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5:00 AM
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—
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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5:00 AM
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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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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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3:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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10:00 PM
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Closed |
📅 Tuesday and Saturday: arrive by 6 AM for manageable queue. Famous for Prasad (naivedyam) system — the trust uses prasad revenue for charity. No free prasad — purchased prasad supports trust's hospitals.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mangala Aarti
|
5:00 AM | Free |
Dawn worship.
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Sandhya Aarti
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7:00 PM | Free |
Evening lamp ceremony.
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Shayan Aarti
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9:30 PM | Free |
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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🆓
General Darshan
Free darshan. Tuesdays and Saturdays most crowded — arrive early.
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Free |
20–60 min (2+ hrs Tue/Sat)
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Walk-in
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⭐
Special Darshan
Priority queue pass.
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₹51 – ₹101 |
10–20 min
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Temple counter
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