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Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple β€” Timings 2026

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

πŸ•’ Opens 6:00 AM πŸ•˜ Closes 9:00 PM πŸ“ Tamil Nadu Closing Soon

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Quick answers for visitors

Timing-oriented questions only (mirrored in the FAQ list on this URL)

When does the first puja or darshan start at Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple?

Thiruvanandal is listed at 6:30 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdaysβ€”arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Accommodation near Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple β€” starting from β‚Ή950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule β€” may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
πŸ›• Temple opening
6:00 AM
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Open
General days
πŸ™ Morning darshan
6:30 AM
1:30 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
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Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
πŸ™ Evening darshan
4:30 PM
8:30 PM
Open
πŸ”’ Temple closing
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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 β€” as if on eternal guard. Managed by HR&CE.
πŸ“… Extended during Anjaneyar Jayanthi. The rock-cut 18-foot standing Anjaneyar is the main attraction. Namakkal fort and Vishnu temple are nearby β€” 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
πŸ†“ General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
15–30 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority.
β‚Ή50 – β‚Ή100
5–10 min
Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Vadamaalai (Vadai Garland)
πŸ• Anjaneyar Jayanthi and special days
β‚Ή500 – β‚Ή50,000
Garland of 1,00,008 vadai (savoury donuts) offered to Lord Anjaneyar β€” iconic tradition.
Abhishek
πŸ• Morning
β‚Ή200 – β‚Ή1,000
Sacred bath of Lord Anjaneyar.
Archana
πŸ• All day
β‚Ή51 – β‚Ή201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
December / January (Margazhi month)
Anjaneyar Jayanthi
Main festival β€” special Abhishek with 10,008 vadai garlands + iconic 1,00,008 vadai necklace. Unique tradition.
πŸ‘₯ Extremely High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
April 14
Tamil New Year (Vishu)
Special poojas and offerings.
πŸ‘₯ High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Sacred festival day.
πŸ‘₯ High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
πŸ“… 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
β‚Ή10 – β‚Ή30
Savoury donut β€” the iconic Namakkal Anjaneyar prasad.
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Panchamrit
β‚Ή30 – β‚Ή100
From abhishek.

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