Nellaiappar-Kanthimathi Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 5:00 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Open Now

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Nellaiappar-Kanthimathi Temple

Accommodation near Nellaiappar-Kanthimathi 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
5:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
9:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Tirunelveli. Twin temple — Nellaiappar (Shiva) and Kanthimathi Amman (Parvati) share same complex. HR&CE manages.
📅 Separate darshan queues for Shiva and Parvati shrines.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Thiruvanandal
Dawn worship.
Time : 5:00 AM
Price : Free
Kalasanthi
Morning pooja.
Time : 7:00 AM
Price : Free
Uchikala Pooja
Midday.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sayaraksha
Evening.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
Ardhajama
Night ritual.
Time : 8:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free.
Free
15–45 min
Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹300 – ₹2,000
Sacred bath of Nellaiappar.
Kumkumarchana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹301
Archana for Kanthimathi Amman.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Annual (Tamil month Panguni)
Divine Wedding Festival
Grand celebration of divine wedding of Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 10 days
September / October
Navaratri
Goddess festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 9 days
📅 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
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Kumkum
Free
From Kanthimathi Amman worship.
Prasad
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Tuticorin Airport (45 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Tirunelveli Railway Station (3 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Tirunelveli Bus Stand (2 km)

Frequently Asked Questions