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Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple Timings 2026

Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple in Thirupparankundram, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:30 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:30 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closed

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

Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple

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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 Start time End time Typical status Notes
🛕 Temple opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
4:00 PM
8:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
8:30 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Thirupparankundram, Madurai district. Cave temple in hill. One of 6 Arupadai Veedu. Lord Murugan's wedding place.
📅 Special marriage blessing ceremonies available.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Kalasanthi
6:00 AM Free
Morning pooja.
Uchikala Pooja
12:00 PM Free
Midday.
Sayaraksha
6:00 PM Free
Evening.
Ardhajama
8:00 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.
Free
15–45 min
Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Kalyana Utsavam (Wedding ritual)
🕐 By appointment
₹2,000 – ₹10,000
Marriage blessing ritual unique to this temple.
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹300 – ₹2,000
Sacred bath of Lord Murugan.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Multiple times per year
Kalyana Utsavam
Wedding ritual festival — families bring new brides for blessings.
👥 High crowd 📅 1 day
January / February
Thai Pusam
Grand Kavadi festival.
👥 Very High crowd 📅 10 days
March / April
Panguni Uthiram
Star festival.
👥 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.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.

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