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Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple , Thiru Nilathingal Thundam (inside Ekambareswarar Temple) Timings Today

Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple , Thiru Nilathingal Thundam (inside Ekambareswarar Temple) in Thiru Nilathingal Thundam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 06:00 AM and closes at 08:30 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM, evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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🕒 Opens 06:00 AM 🕘 Closes 08:30 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 Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple , Thiru Nilathingal Thundam (inside Ekambareswarar Temple) 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
12:30 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
04:00 PM
08:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
08:30 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Unique Divya Desam situated in the first prakaram of the gigantic Ekambareswarar Shiva Temple. Closes 12:30 PM to 04:00 PM.
📅 Lord Nilathingal Thundathan (Chandra Chooda Perumal) is in standing posture facing south, with Goddess Ner Oruvar Illatha Valli.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Kalasanthi
08:00 AM Free
Morning puja.
Sayarakshai
06:00 PM Free
Evening camphor arati.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
General Darshan
Accessible with general admission to Ekambareswarar temple.
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
🕐 Open hours
Name archana.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Panguni (March–April)
Panguni Uthiram
Observed along with the massive Ekambareswarar wedding festival.
👥 Very 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
Vibhuti & Thulasi
Free
Sanctified offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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