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Bannari Amman Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The forest goddess on the Mysuru highway, famous for the Kundam fire-walk. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Bannari Amman Temple, Bannari, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Goddess Bannari Mariamman
- 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- 4 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹3
- Temple lodges
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 Bannari Amman Temple
Bannari Amman Temple lies on the Sathyamangalam–Mysuru highway, about 14 km from Sathyamangalam at the edge of the forest, and draws devotees from all over Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The goddess is self-manifested, in the form of a lingam, and — unusually for a Tamil temple — she faces south. Instead of sacred ash, devotees receive a pinch of grey earth, the Amman Thiruman, as prasadam.
The temple’s great festival is the Kundam in Panguni (March–April), which runs for more than two weeks and blends temple ritual with the customs of the hill tribes nearby. The goddess is carried in a palanquin to the surrounding villages for a week, and the festival peaks when lakhs of devotees walk across a pit of glowing embers — followed by cattle, a sight found at no other temple.
- Kundam fire-walk festival in Panguni (Mar–Apr)
- Self-manifested goddess in lingam form, facing south
- Grey earth (Thiruman) given as prasadam
- Free prasadam served all day, 6 AM to 9 PM
Temple Timings
Time at the temple (India)
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- Open for darshan
- Pooja
The ring shows the AM (midnight to noon) hours.
Open for darshan
- 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- The temple is open all day, 5 AM to 9 PM.
- The road passes through a tiger reserve — drive carefully and avoid stopping in the forest stretch after dark.
- Temple rooms (Bannari Illam, Sarugu and Vengai blocks) can be booked online.
Daily Pooja Schedule
4 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
5:30 AM
to 6:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
11:30 AM
to 12:00 PM
Uchikala Pooja
5:30 PM
to 6:00 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.
Annai Tamizhil Vazhipadu
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹3
BookArchanai
1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹3
BookNamakaranam (Child Naming)
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹10
BookTani Anumathi Kattanam
Special darshan · 2 persons per ticket
During darshan hours
₹15
BookVaram
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹15
BookTwo Wheeler Pooja
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹25
BookSpecial Tani Anumathi Kattanam
Special darshan · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹30
BookEar Boring
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹50
BookFour Wheeler Pooja
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹50
BookPhoto Camera
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹50
BookViseda Tani Anumadhi Kattanam
Special darshan · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹50
BookSix Wheeler Pooja
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹75
BookPudhu Kanakku Poojai
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹201
BookVideo Camera
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹250
BookArthajamam Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
₹750
BookGolden Kavasam
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
₹750
BookKaalasandhi Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM
₹750
BookSayaratchai Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
₹750
BookUtchikaala Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 2 persons per ticket
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
₹750
BookGolden Chariot
Chariot · 1 person per ticket
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
₹1,500
Book
Upcoming Festival Days
Festival and special-pooja days — some paid sevas are suspended and crowds are larger.
Next festival
Navaratri festival
11 – 20 Oct 2026
October 2026
- Navaratri festival11 – 20 Oct 2026
Stay at the Temple
Book a roomRooms run by the temple near the shrine, bookable online.
| Room | Type | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| Bannari Illam Non AC - 2 Persons | Non-AC | ₹250 |
| Sarugu Non AC Rooms - 2 Persons | Non-AC | ₹250 |
| Vengai AC Rooms - 2 Persons | AC | ₹750 |
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
- ToiletsNear Eastern side gate of the temple
- Battery carIn Front Of Golden Charoit Mandabam
- Golden chariotGolden Charoit Mandabam
- HospitalArulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple
- Feeding room for mothersNear the Western entrance of the temple.
- LibraryIn Front of East side entrance
- Tonsuring (hair offering)on the western side of the temple down the slope near ArulmiguSarugumariammansannidhi.
- ParkingIn front of East entrance and south entrance
- WheelchairsIn Front Of Golden Charoit Mandabam
- Marriage hallOn the Sathyamangalam Road
- ThulabharamThulabaram is at the backside of Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Sannathi
- Prasadam by postOrder on the HR&CE portal
- Pilgrim accommodationBannari amman illam - non ac
- BathroomsNear by gate no 7, temple eastern side ground and theppakulam area
- RO drinking water
How to Reach
Mysuru National Highway, Bannari, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu 638401 Get directions
- Sathyamangalam new bus standBus stand14 km
- Temple medical centreHospital0.1 km
- Erode JunctionRailway station81 km
- Coimbatore AirportAirport70 km
History & Legend
The goddess at Bannari is swayambu — self-manifested — and appears as a lingam. Unusually, she faces south rather than east, and instead of sacred ash she gives devotees a pinch of grey earth, gathered from one particular spot, as her prasadam.
The temple’s festival grew out of the traditions of the hill tribes of Thimbam and the villages around Sathyamangalam, which is why the goddess still travels to those villages each year before the fire-walk.
Through the centuries
1982
The temple opens its Karunai Illam children’s home on 23 November 1982.
2016
Kudamuzhukku (consecration) held on 20 January 2016.
Temple at a Glance
- Form
- Self-manifested lingam
- Facing
- South
- Prasadam
- Grey earth (Amman Thiruman)
- Main festival
- Kundam, Panguni (Mar–Apr)
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 20 January 2016
Customs & Rituals
Poochattu
The Kundam festival opens late on a Monday night or before dawn on the Tuesday after the new moon, asking the goddess’s leave to hold it.
Village tour
Bannari Amman and Sarugu Mariamman leave in a palanquin around midnight and spend seven days visiting nearby villages, starting with Chikkarasampalayam.
Kambam and the fire pit
After the goddess returns, a pit in front of the temple is filled with logs and lit; tribal devotees who carried the palanquin bring firewood from the forest.
The fire-walk
Around the full moon, the goddess is dressed in her gold kavacham and devotees — followed by cattle — walk across the glowing embers.
Chariot and Manjal Neerattu
The next day the goddess is drawn around the temple in a chariot; a turmeric-water ceremony and the Maru Pooja a week later close the season.
108 lamp pooja
Every full moon, 108 devotees perform the Thiruvilakku pooja after the evening service. Each pays ₹200 of the ₹800 cost — the temple covers the rest — and receives 22 items, including a saree and a brass Kamatchi lamp.
Free prasadam all day
Ragi laddu, venpongal, lemon rice, rava kesari and sweet pongal are served free from 6 AM to 9 PM.
Temple Animals & Services
Run by the temple
- Karunai IllamA home on the Sathyamangalam road for 17 children aged 5–10, with food, clothes, medical care and separate rooms for boys and girls.
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 Bannari Amman Temple timings?
Bannari Amman Temple is open 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Bannari Amman Temple?
4 poojas are held every day, starting with Kalasandhi Pooja at 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Tani Anumathi Kattanam: ₹15; Special Tani Anumathi Kattanam: ₹30; Viseda Tani Anumadhi Kattanam: ₹50. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Bannari Amman Temple online?
Yes — 20 sevas, from ₹3, can be booked on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Each seva above links to its official booking page.
Does the temple offer accommodation?
Yes, the temple runs 3 room types from ₹250 per day, bookable online.
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.
When was the last Kumbabhishekam at Bannari Amman Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Bannari Amman Temple was held on 20 January 2016.
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.