What are the opening and closing times for Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu?

Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

What are the darshan timings at Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu?

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

When does the first puja or darshan start at Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple?

Thiruvanandal is listed at 6:00 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Panchamukhi Hanuman 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 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

Modest, traditional attire recommended Men: Dhoti / Pants with shirt Women: Saree / Salwar kameez Avoid shorts, sleeveless tops, or revealing clothing

Is prasada available at the temple?

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Vadai, Vibhuti, Panchamrit

Is parking available at the temple?

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

Located 2 km from Ramanathaswamy Temple, Easily reachable by: Local buses or Auto-rickshaws

Last updated: 27 May 2026 · Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.

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Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple Timings 2026

Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 10:00 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 Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Lord Hanuman

Temple Category:

Hanuman Temple

Location:

Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

Full Address:

Near the Ramanathaswamy Temple (West Gate),Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, 623526.

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✈️ How to reach (airport, rail, bus, travel tips) lives on the main temple page so directions are not duplicated here.

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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	6:00 AM	1:00 PM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	4:00 PM	9:00 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	10:00 PM	Closed

ℹ️ Thiruvallur / Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Lord Hanuman in his rare Panchamukhi (5-faced) form: Hanuman (East), Narasimha (South), Garuda (West), Varaha (North), Hayagriva (above). This form is believed to be the ultimate protective form. Associated with the site where Hanuman assumed this form to defeat Ahiravana in the Ramayana.
📅 Extended during Hanuman Jayanthi and Margazhi Saturdays. The 5-faced form of Hanuman is extremely rare in India.

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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule

Ritual / aarti	Time	Fee	Notes
Thiruvanandal	6:00 AM	Free	Dawn worship of Lord Panchamukhi Hanuman.
Kalasanthi	8:00 AM	Free	Morning puja.
Uchikala Pooja	12:00 PM	Free	Midday ritual.
Sandhya Aarti	6:30 PM	Free	Evening lamps.
Ardhajama	8:30 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	10–30 min	Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan Priority queue.	₹50 – ₹100	5–10 min	Counter

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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings

Panchamukhi Abhishek

🕐 Morning

₹500 – ₹3,000

Special sacred bath of the 5-faced Hanuman form — very powerful protection seva.

Vada Maalai

🕐 Saturdays and special days

₹200 – ₹5,000

Garland of savoury vadai offered to Panchamukhi Hanuman.

Archana

🕐 All day

₹51 – ₹201

Personal prayer.

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

March / April (Chaitra Pournami)

Hanuman Jayanti

Birthday of Hanuman — special Panchamukhi Abhishek and puja.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 1 day

December / January

Margazhi Month Saturdays

Every Saturday in Margazhi month — especially auspicious for Hanuman worship in Tamil tradition.

👥 High crowd 📅 4 days

March / April

Ram Navami

Lord Rama's birthday.

👥 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

₹10 – ₹20

Savoury donut offered to Hanuman — primary prasad.

Vibhuti

Free

Sacred ash.

Panchamrit

₹30 – ₹100

From abhishek.

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