Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closed

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Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple

Accommodation near Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
3:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
9:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli. Largest functioning temple complex in the world (156 hectares). HR&CE manages. 7 concentric prakarams (walls).
📅 Viswaroopa Darshan (Standing deity) at 6 AM is most auspicious. Inner sanctum closed between sessions.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Thiruvandal (Viswaroopa Darshan)
First view of Lord Ranganatha at dawn — most sacred.
Time : 6:00 AM
Price : Free
Kalasanthi
Morning pooja.
Time : 7:30 AM
Price : Free
Uchikala Pooja
Midday.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sayaraksha
Evening.
Time : 6:00 PM
Price : Free
Ardhajama
Night ritual.
Time : 8:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free.
Free
30–90 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority.
₹50 – ₹100
10–20 min
Counter
📸 Camera Ticket
Photography inside outer prakarams.
₹50
No queue
Entry counter
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Online Booking Guide

Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
1
Visit tnhrce.gov.in
Official Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal.
2
Register and verify
Mobile OTP login.
3
Select Srirangam temple
Choose seva or darshan type.
4
Enter details
Pilgrim names and ID.
5
Pay and save confirmation
Download pass.
📌 Accepted IDs: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID  |  Book at least 1–3 days ahead for weekends & festivals.
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Sahasranama Archana
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹500
1,000 Vishnu names chanted.
Vaikunta Ekadashi Special Darshan
🕐 December/January
₹500 – ₹2,000
Special Vaikunta Gateway darshan — most auspicious.
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹5,000
Sacred bath of Lord Ranganatha.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
December / January
Vaikunta Ekadashi
21-day Adhyayanotsavam culminating with Vaikunta Ekadashi — lakhs wait in queue for Vaikunta Dwaram (heavenly gateway) darshan.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 21 days
March / April
Brahmotsavam
Grand annual chariot festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 10 days
December
Adhyayanotsavam
21-day recitation of 4,000 Tamil Prabandham verses.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 21 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
Most sacred prasad — water with Tulsi.
Venn Pongal
₹20 – ₹50
Traditional rice prasad of Lord Ranganatha.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Tiruchirappalli Airport (10 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Tiruchirappalli Railway Station (8 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Srirangam Bus Stand (2 km)

Frequently Asked Questions