This temple is located on the foot of Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
The Arunachaleswarar Temple also known as Arunachalam. This attracts millions of visitors looking for peace and spiritual energy. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as the fire element among the five natural elements. Spread across 25 acres, it is a grand example of Dravidian-style architecture. Use these updated 2025 timings to plan your visit smoothly and enjoy a comfortable darshan.
Pooja Schedule
Join these rituals for deeper blessings. Timings align with darshan hours.
- Ko Pooja: 5:00 AM – 5:15 AM (dawn offering)
- Ushakala Pooja: 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM (morning worship)
- Kalasandhi Pooja: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (mid-morning)
- Uchikkala Pooja: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (noon)
- Sayaraksha Pooja: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (evening)
- Irandamkala Pooja: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (late evening)
- Ardhajama Pooja: 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM (night closing)
Daily Darshan Hours
The temple opens for devotees two times every day and stays closed for a short period in the afternoon for lunch and temple rituals. If you want a peaceful darshan without heavy crowds, it is best to reach early in the morning. This becomes even more important after the Karthigai Deepam festival on 3 December 2025, when thousands of extra visitors come to the temple.
it at the designated stand outside, as shoes are not allowed inside the sacred premises. This simple practice helps maintain the purity and holiness of the temple..
Special pujas like abhishekam are bookable online via tnhrce.gov.in or at the counter (Rs. 200+).
Arunachalam Temple Darshan Ticket Booking
- Visit the Website: Go to https://annamalaiyar.hrce.tn.gov.in
- Temple Booking: Click on “Temple Booking Service.”
- Choose Service: Select “Special Darshan” or the service you want.
- Pick Date & Time: Choose your preferred date and time.
- Enter Details: Fill in name, age, address, gender, and captcha.
- Make Payment: Pay using Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Get E-Ticket: Your booking confirmation and e-ticket will be sent to your registered number.
- Morning Session: Opens at 5:30 AM, closes at 12:30 PM
- Evening Session: Opens at 3:30 PM, closes at 9:00 PM
Contact Information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Sannathi Street, Tiruvannamalai – 606601, Tamil Nadu |
| Contact Number | 04175-252438 |
| Email ID | jceotvm_20343.hrce@tn.gov.in |
