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Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple , Thiru Chitra Koodam (Chidambaram) Timings Today

Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple , Thiru Chitra Koodam (Chidambaram) in Thiruchitrakootam (Chidambaram), Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 06:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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

🕒 Opens 06:00 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.

Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple , Thiru Chitra Koodam (Chidambaram) entrance and temple complex

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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
06:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
06:00 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
10:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Enshrined immediately adjacent to the famous Chidambaram Nataraja sanctum in the Chitrambalam complex. Closes 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
📅 Sri Govindaraja Perumal is viewed in sayana posture on Adisesha facing south, with Pundarikavalli Thayar.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Viswaroopam
06:00 AM Free
Dawn awakening.
Kalasanthi
08:00 AM Free
Morning sacred puja.
Uchikalam
11:45 AM Free
Midday offering.
Sayarakshai
06:00 PM Free
Evening deeparadhana.
Ardhajamam
09:30 PM Free
Night closing ritual.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
General Darshan
Free entry into the historic courtyard.
Free
Walk-in
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Online Booking Guide

Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Archana
🕐 Morning / Evening
Vedic recitation before Govindaraja and Pundarikavalli.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Chithirai (April–May)
Chithirai Brahmotsavam
Temple chariot procession celebrating Lord Govindaraja alongside Chidambaram festivals.
👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 10 days
📅 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
Thulasi Theertham
Free
Blessed holy water.

Frequently Asked Questions

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