đī¸ Sooriyanar Temple (Surya) - Timings & Rituals
Complete information about temple timings, daily schedule, special days, festivals, poojas, and rituals
âšī¸ Note: The information provided below is general information about the temple. We do not have real-time information regarding crowd levels and the time it takes for darshan at any given time. We will keep this information updated when we have access to it.
đ Temple Timings
â° Opening Hours
6:00 AM â 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM â 8:00 PM
đ Darshan Timings
Morning: 6:00 AM â 12:00 PM, Evening: 4:00 PM â 8:00 PM. Sunrise worship specially recommended.
đ° Entry Fee
Free (Special Surya abhishekams and planetary remedies have charges)
đ Parking
â Available
đ Daily Schedule & Rituals
Sunrise worship rituals, Surya abhishekam ceremonies, health blessing prayers, Aditya Hridayam recitations
⨠Special Traditions
Sunrise worship traditions, Navagraha pilgrimage starting customs, health blessing practices, solar festival celebrations
đŊī¸ Prasada Information
Sun-blessed prasadam including traditional sweets, health-promoting offerings, jaggery preparations, and vitality-enhancing items
â Special Days
đ Major Festivals
đ Festival Dates
Ratha Saptami: January-February, Surya Jayanti: As per calendar, Makar Sankranti: January
đ Special Events
Seven-horse chariot festival, sunrise worship ceremonies, health blessing rituals, Navagraha pilgrimage start
đ¸ Seasonal Celebrations
Winter solar festivals, summer sun worship, monsoon health prayers, solar calendar celebrations
đ Upcoming Events
Annual Temple Festival
FestivalGrand celebration with special poojas, cultural programs, and devotional activities.
Special Abhishekam
RitualMonthly special abhishekam ceremony with milk, honey, and other sacred offerings.
đī¸ Available Poojas & Rituals
đ Laksharchana
A special pooja performed with the chanting of the deity's name one lakh times, bringing peace, prosperity, and spiritual blessings.
Benefits:
Removes obstacles, brings prosperity, fulfills wishes, and grants divine blessings.
đī¸ Abhishekam
Sacred bathing ceremony of the deity with milk, honey, ghee, curd, and other pure substances, followed by special pooja.
Benefits:
Purifies the mind, removes negative energies, brings health and spiritual growth.
đ Special Darshan
Exclusive close darshan with special decorations, archana, and personalized blessings from the priests.
Benefits:
Personal connection with the deity, special blessings, and peaceful darshan experience.
đĨ Homa/Havan
Sacred fire ritual performed by qualified priests with chanting of mantras and offerings to the sacred fire.
Benefits:
Purifies the environment, removes obstacles, brings prosperity and spiritual upliftment.
Frequently Asked Questions
đ Quick Reference
đ Opening Hours
6:00 AM â 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM â 8:00 PM
đ Darshan Timings
Morning: 6:00 AM â 12:00 PM, Evening: 4:00 PM â 8:00 PM. Sunrise worship specially recommended.
đ° Entry Fee
Free (Special Surya abhishekams and planetary remedies have charges)
đ Parking
â Available
đ Location
Sooriyanar Kovil, Tamil Nadu
đī¸ Primary Deity
Lord Surya (Sun God)
đĄ Visiting Tips
- âĸ Visit early morning for peaceful darshan
- âĸ Book poojas in advance during festivals
- âĸ Follow temple dress code guidelines
- âĸ Keep mobile phones silent
- âĸ Respect temple customs and rituals