Swamimalai Murugan Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 5:30 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Open Now

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Swamimalai Murugan Temple

Accommodation near Swamimalai Murugan 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
5:30 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
9:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Swamimalai, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Lord Murugan taught his own father (Shiva) the Pranava mantra here. HR&CE manages.
📅 60 steps represent the 60-year Tamil calendar cycle.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Thiruvanandal
Dawn worship.
Time : 5:30 AM
Price : Free
Kalasanthi
Morning pooja.
Time : 8:00 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
Climb 60 sacred steps.
Free
15–45 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
₹50 – ₹100
10–20 min
Counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹300 – ₹2,000
Sacred bath of Lord Swaminatha.
Guru Pooja
🕐 Thursdays
₹100 – ₹500
Special pooja — Murugan is Guru of Shiva here.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
October / November
Skanda Sashti
6-day festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 6 days
January / February
Thai Pusam
Grand Kavadi festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 10 days
July
Guru Purnima
Special Guru celebration — unique at this temple where Murugan is Guru.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
📅 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
Free
Sacred ash.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Tiruchirappalli Airport (90 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Kumbakonam Railway Station (8 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Swamimalai Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions