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Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple Timings 2026

Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple in Hanumar Koil Street, Kottai Road, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM, evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closed

⚠️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 Namakkal Anjaneyar 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 Start time End time Typical status Notes
🛕 Temple opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
6:30 AM
1:30 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
4:30 PM
8:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
9:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Unique 18-foot (5.5 m) rock-cut Hanuman facing Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu reclining) inside a cave. The standing Anjaneyar faces the inner sanctum Ranganatha — as if on eternal guard. Managed by HR&CE.
📅 Extended during Anjaneyar Jayanthi. The rock-cut 18-foot standing Anjaneyar is the main attraction. Namakkal fort and Vishnu temple are nearby — combo visit recommended.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Thiruvanandal
6:30 AM Free
Dawn worship.
Kalasanthi
8:00 AM Free
Morning puja.
Uchikala Pooja
1:00 PM Free
Midday ritual.
Sandhya Aarti
6:30 PM Free
Evening lamps.
Ardhajama
8:00 PM Free
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
15–30 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority.
₹50 – ₹100
5–10 min
Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Vadamaalai (Vadai Garland)
🕐 Anjaneyar Jayanthi and special days
₹500 – ₹50,000
Garland of 1,00,008 vadai (savoury donuts) offered to Lord Anjaneyar — iconic tradition.
Abhishek
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹1,000
Sacred bath of Lord Anjaneyar.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
December / January (Margazhi month)
Anjaneyar Jayanthi
Main festival — special Abhishek with 10,008 vadai garlands + iconic 1,00,008 vadai necklace. Unique tradition.
👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 1 day
April 14
Tamil New Year (Vishu)
Special poojas and offerings.
👥 High crowd 📅 1 day
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Sacred festival day.
👥 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
Vadai Prasad
₹10 – ₹30
Savoury donut — the iconic Namakkal Anjaneyar prasad.
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.

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