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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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⚠️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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12:30 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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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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04:00 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 |
📅 Lord Nilathingal Thundathan (Chandra Chooda Perumal) is in standing posture facing south, with Goddess Ner Oruvar Illatha Valli.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kalasanthi
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08:00 AM | Free |
Morning puja.
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Sayarakshai
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06:00 PM | Free |
Evening camphor arati.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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General Darshan
Accessible with general admission to Ekambareswarar temple.
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Free |
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Walk-in
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