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Thiruchendur Murugan Temple Timings 2026

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple in Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 4:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 4:00 AM 🕘 Closes 9:00 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closed

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple

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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
4:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
4:00 AM
12:30 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
4:00 PM
9:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
9:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Coastal Murugan temple — only Arupadai Veedu on seashore. HR&CE manages.
📅 Sea bathing before darshan recommended. Extended during Skanda Sashti.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Thiruvanandal
4:00 AM Free
Dawn prayers.
Kalasanthi
7:00 AM Free
Morning pooja.
Uchikala Pooja
12:00 PM Free
Midday.
Sayaraksha
6:00 PM Free
Evening.
Ardhajama
8:30 PM Free
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all. Sea bath before darshan is traditional.
Free
20–60 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
₹50 – ₹100
10–20 min
Temple 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 Thiruchendur temple
Choose seva or darshan type.
4
Enter details
Add pilgrim names and ID.
5
Pay and save confirmation
Download pass for temple entry.
📌 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
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Sacred bath of Lord Subramanya with sea water and panchamrit.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
October / November
Skanda Sashti
6-day festival commemorating Lord Murugan's victory over demon Soorapadman. Massive crowds.
👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 6 days
January / February
Thai Pusam
Kavadi festival with lakhs of devotees.
👥 Very High crowd 📅 10 days
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Star festival with grand processions by sea.
👥 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
Free
Sacred ash.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek ritual.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.

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