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🛕 Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi
Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai — Timings 2026
Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.
⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai
Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
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🛕 Temple opening
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5:30 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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5:30 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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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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2:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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8:00 PM
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Closed |
ℹ️ Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Ashram of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi — one of the greatest sages of 20th century. The samadhi (shrine) of Ramana Maharshi and his mother are the main places of worship. Arunachala Hill (Shiva as hill) is the backdrop. Silence and self-inquiry are the spiritual practices here.
📅 Open to all — all religions, all nationalities. Silent meditation practice throughout. Old Hall (where Ramana sat for decades) and Samadhi Hall open for sitting and meditation. Photography with respect.
📅 Open to all — all religions, all nationalities. Silent meditation practice throughout. Old Hall (where Ramana sat for decades) and Samadhi Hall open for sitting and meditation. Photography with respect.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
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Morning Vedic Chanting
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5:45 AM | Free |
Vedic hymns and Aksharamanmalai chanting — deeply moving.
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Ramana Maharshi Puja
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6:30 AM | Free |
Daily puja at Sri Ramana's Samadhi — very sacred.
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Mother's Samadhi Puja
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Morning | Free |
Puja at samadhi of Ramana's mother — Matrubhuteswara.
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Evening Puja
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6:00 PM | Free |
Evening prayers and chanting.
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Arati
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6:30 PM | Free |
Evening aarti at Samadhi Hall — open to all.
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Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
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Ashram Entry & Darshan
Silent meditation and self-inquiry practice encouraged. Dress modestly. Photography restricted in inner sanctum.
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Free |
No queue — peaceful
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Walk-in (all religions welcome)
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Arunachala Girivalam
14 km walk around holy Arunachala hill. Full moon nights most auspicious. Start at ashram.
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Free |
3–4 hours walk
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14 km circumambulation path
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Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Girivalam (Full Moon circumambulation)
🕐 Monthly full moon
Free
14 km walk around Arunachala — removes all sins and grants liberation. Thousands participate on full moon nights.
Meditation in Old Hall
🕐 All day
Free
Sit in meditation in the hall where Ramana Maharshi gave silent teachings for decades.
Book Donation
🕐 Any time
Any amount
Donate copies of Ramana's teachings (Who Am I?, Upadesa Saram, etc.) — ashram distributes free of charge.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
December 30
Ramana Maharshi Jayanti
Birthday of Sri Ramana Maharshi — special puja and celebrations.
👥 High crowd
📅 1
day
April 14
Mahasamadhi Day
Anniversary of Ramana's passing — most sacred day at the ashram.
👥 High crowd
📅 1
day
November / December
Karthigai Deepam
Massive flame lit on Arunachala summit — visible for miles. 3 million pilgrims in Tiruvannamalai.
👥 Extremely High crowd
📅 1
day
Every full moon
Monthly Girivalam (Full Moon)
14 km circumambulation of Arunachala on full moon — 3–5 lakh participants monthly.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 1
day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Ashram Prasad
Free
Simple rice and dal prasad from ashram kitchen — served during festivals.
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash from ashram puja.
Ramana's Books
Free / Cost price
Teachings of Ramana Maharshi — Who Am I?, Upadesa Saram, Forty Verses on Reality.