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Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The Guru shrine, where Shiva drank the poison to save the gods. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Abathsagayeswarar (Shiva) with Goddess Elavarkuzhali; Guru (Jupiter)
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 4 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹500
Tickets are booked on the government HR&CE portal, which opens in a new tab. If the portal is down, that tab waits and opens it as soon as it’s back.
Right now at the temple
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About Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple
Alangudi, in Valangaiman taluk, is the Navagraha shrine of Guru (Jupiter), about 17 km south of Kumbakonam on the Mannargudi road and 7 km north of Needamangalam station, near the Vettar, a branch of the Cauvery. It is the 98th of the 127 Thevaram shrines south of the Cauvery: Sambandar sang of it as “beautiful Irumpoolai”, and Appar included it in his hymn to Thiruveezhimizhalai.
Shiva is Abathsagayeswarar, the helper in danger, because he swallowed the deadly halahala poison from the churning of the ocean to save the gods. The goddess was born here as Elavarkuzhali, did penance and married him at nearby Thirumanamangalam. The temple is a parivara shrine of Thiruvidaimarudur, fourth of the Pancha Aranya sthalams, and is said to have been built by Amuthokar, a minister of the king Musukunda.
- Navagraha shrine of Guru (Jupiter)
- Shiva as the saviour who drank the halahala poison
- Thevaram shrine praised by Sambandar and Appar
- Fourth of the Pancha Aranya sthalams, famous for its evening pooja
Temple Timings
Time at the temple (India)
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- Open for darshan
- Darshan paused
- Pooja
The ring shows the AM (midnight to noon) hours.
Open for darshan
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–9 PM; timings change on festival days.
- Guru abhishekam and weekly or monthly archanai can be booked on the portal, with separate fees for devotees abroad.
- Needamangalam is the nearest railway station; Kumbakonam is 17 km away.
Daily Pooja Schedule
4 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
8:00 AM
to 8:30 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
12:30 PM
to 1:00 PM
Uchikala Pooja
5:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
8:30 PM
to 9:00 PM
Arthajama Pooja
Seva & Darshan Tickets
All sevas on HR&CEFees for booking online on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Tickets are issued by the temple; Trypdeals does not sell them.
Monthly Kattalai Archanai
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookMonthly Kattalai Archanai Foreign
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹1,000
BookPrathosham
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹1,000
BookMoolavar Gurubagavan Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹1,500
BookWeekly Archanai
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹1,500
BookWeekly Archanai Foreign
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹3,000
BookNiranthara Kattalai Archanai
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹10,000
BookNithiya Pooja Kattalai Archanai
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹10,000
BookNiranthara Kattalai Archanai Foreign
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20,000
BookNithiya Pooja Kattalai Archanai Foreign
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20,000
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Dress Code & Facilities
Wear
- Men: dhoti or veshti, or trousers with a shirt
- Women: saree, half-saree, or salwar with dupatta
Avoid
- Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Leather items near the sanctum
- Footwear — leave it at the free stands outside
Facilities
- RO drinking waterInside the temple
- BathroomsOutside the temple
- ToiletsOutside the Temple
- WheelchairsInside the Temple
- ParkingOutside the temple
- Prasadam by postPostal Prasadam
- Wooden temple carCharitor Shed
How to Reach
Sannathi Street, Alangudi, Valangaiman Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 612801 Get directions
- NeedamangalamBus stand7 km
- KumbakonamBus stand17 km
- Government Primary Health CentreHospital1 km
- KumbakonamRailway station17 km
- NeedamangalamRailway station7 km
History
Through the centuries
11th century
A Chola inscription (AR 3 of 1899, published in South Indian Inscriptions vol. 6) records lands and gifts given to the temple.
2024
Kudamuzhukku on 12 July 2024.
Temple at a Glance
- Known as
- Guru (Jupiter) parihara sthalam
- Gopurams
- Five-tier rajagopurams on the south and east
- Last Kudamuzhukku
- 12 July 2024
Customs & Rituals
Guru parihara
Alangudi is honoured as the abode of Jupiter, where devotees come to propitiate the planet.
Online Booking Rules
How seva and darshan booking works on the HR&CE portal — worth reading before you pay.
- 1Book only on the official portalDarshan and seva tickets are sold on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Many temples offer free darshan slots; paid tickets are priced by each temple.
- 2A government ID for every personEach devotee on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence.
- 3One ID, one booking at a timeThe same ID cannot be used again until a gap set by the temple has passed. If a booking fails, the ID is released and can be used straight away.
- 4Your e-ticketA confirmed booking produces a PDF e-ticket to download; it is also sent to the email and mobile number you give. The portal’s “e-Ticket Verification” page lets you check a booking and download the ticket again.
- 5If a payment is stuckA pending payment usually settles within 10 to 30 minutes — the portal re-checks with the bank on its own. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it in 3–5 working days.
- 6Paid bookings are finalPaid tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, so check the date and slot before paying.
- 7Ticket won’t open?On older Android phones the PDF sometimes won’t display — download it and open it in an up-to-date PDF reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple timings?
Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple is open 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; the nadai is closed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple?
4 poojas are held every day, starting with Kalasandhi Pooja at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Can I book sevas at Alangudi Abathsagayeswarar Temple online?
Yes — 10 sevas, from ₹500, can be booked on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Each seva above links to its official booking page.
What is the dress code?
Traditional dress is expected: dhoti or pants with a shirt for men, and saree, half-saree or salwar with dupatta for women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
What ID do I need to book darshan online?
Every person on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence. The same ID can be used again only after a gap set by the temple.
Can I cancel a paid seva or darshan ticket?
No. Paid bookings on the HR&CE portal are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it within 3–5 working days.
Timings, pooja schedule, fees and festival days come from the official Tamil Nadu HR&CE Thirukoil portal and are refreshed daily (last update 9 Oct 2026). They change on festival days — please confirm on the official temple page before you travel.