Samayapuram Mariamman Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 4:00 AM 🕘 Closes 10:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Open Now

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Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

Accommodation near Samayapuram Mariamman 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
4:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
4:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
10:00 PM
Closed
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📅 24-hour darshan during annual festival week. Normal days: two sessions.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Thiruvanandal
Very early morning worship.
Time : 4:00 AM
Price : Free
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 : 9:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Very crowded on Fridays and festival days.
Free
30–120 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
₹50 – ₹100
10–20 min
Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Kumkumarchana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹501
Archana for Mariamman.
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Sacred bath of Goddess.
Karagam Seva
🕐 Festival
₹500 – ₹2,000
Traditional fire pot dance as offering — unique ritual.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
March / April
Annual Festival
10-day festival. 5–10 lakh visitors daily. One of Tamil Nadu's largest temple events.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 10 days
Every Friday
Fridays
Weekly special pooja. Very crowded every Friday.
đŸ‘Ĩ 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
Kumkum
Free
From Mariamman worship.
Lemon Prasad
Free
Sacred lemon from fire ritual.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Tiruchirappalli Airport (25 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Tiruchirappalli Railway Station (15 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Samayapuram Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions