Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Open Now

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

Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Accommodation near Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

🕒

Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
8:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Pazhamudircholai, near Madurai. Forest hill temple — only Arupadai Veedu in a forest (Cholai). Two sessions.
📅 Forest setting — peaceful darshan.
đŸĒ”

Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Kalasanthi
Morning pooja.
Time : 6:00 AM
Price : Free
Uchikala Pooja
Midday.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sayaraksha
Evening.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
Ardhajama
Night ritual.
Time : 7:30 PM
Price : Free
đŸŽĢ

Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
đŸĒ”

Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹300 – ₹2,000
Sacred bath in forest temple.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
đŸŽĒ

Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Major Murugan festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 10 days
January / February
Thai Pusam
Kavadi festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 10 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
đŸŦ

Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets — often includes forest fruits.
âœˆī¸

How to Reach

Nearest transport options

âœˆī¸
Nearest Airport:

Madurai Airport (25 km)

🚂
Nearest Railway:

Madurai Railway Station (20 km)

🚌
Nearest Bus Stop:

Pazhamudircholai Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions