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Arulmigu Sri Aathinatha Aazhwar Thirukovil , Thirukkurugur (Alwar Thirunagiri) Timings Today
Arulmigu Sri Aathinatha Aazhwar Thirukovil , Thirukkurugur (Alwar Thirunagiri) in Thirukkurugur (Alwar Thirunagiri), Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 06:00 AM and closes at 08:30 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 05:00 PM – 08:30 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.
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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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06:00 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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06:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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05:00 PM
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08:30 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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08:30 PM
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Closed |
📅 Sri Aadhinatha Swamy is a Swayamvyakta idol rooted directly into the earth; behind the sanctum stands the sacred 3,000-year-old hollow tamarind tree (Thiruppuliyazhwar).
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Viswaroopam
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06:00 AM | Free |
Dawn awakening.
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Kalasanthi
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08:00 AM | Free |
Morning sacred service.
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Uchikalam
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11:45 AM | Free |
Noon prayer.
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Sayarakshai
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06:00 PM | Free |
Evening ritual lighting.
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Ardhajamam
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08:00 PM | Free |
Night closing ceremony.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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General Darshan
Free entry covering Aadhinathar and Nammalvar shrines.
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Free |
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Walk-in
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