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Chennimalai Murugan Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The hill Murugan found under a cow that gave her milk to the earth. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Chennimalai Murugan Temple, Chennimalai, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Subramaniya Swamy (Dhandayuthapani)
- 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- 6 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹5
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 Chennimalai Murugan Temple
Chennimalai Murugan Temple crowns a hill in Erode district, off the Erode–Dharapuram highway, reached by a 1,320-ft stepped path (shaded, lit and with drinking water) or a 4-km road for vehicles. Valli has her own shrine behind the main sanctum. Below the hill on the south side is the Mamanga theertham, said to well up once in twelve years.
The temple’s story begins at nearby Kodumanal on the Noyyal, once a large town. A landlord noticed that one of his finest cows gave no milk; following her, the herd found her pouring it on one spot. Digging five or six feet down, they found a stone image of Murugan with a radiant face but roughly shaped below the waist. When a sculptor began to finish the legs, blood flowed, and the landlord, understanding that the Lord wished to stay as he was, built a small shrine for him on the hill.
- Murugan found buried, his image unfinished below the waist
- Open all day, 6 AM to 8:30 PM, with no midday break
- A 1,320-ft stepped path or a 4-km hill road
- Mamanga theertham, said to rise once in twelve years
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
- 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Go Pooja is at 5:45 AM; the shrine is open 6 AM–8:30 PM without a break. On Tuesdays and wedding days it opens at 5 AM.
- Ingur is the nearest railway station; Coimbatore has the nearest airport.
- Special abhishekam is ₹50 on the portal.
Daily Pooja Schedule
6 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
6:40 AM
to 7:00 AM
Vila Pooja
7:40 AM
to 8:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
11:40 AM
to 12:00 PM
Uchikala Pooja
4:40 PM
to 5:00 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
6:40 PM
to 7:00 PM
Irakkala Pooja
7:40 PM
to 8:00 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 Tamil Arachani
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
BookAshtoththira Archanai
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
BookCartickets
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20
BookSpecial Abhishekam
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹50
BookSpecial entrance (antarala route)
Special darshan · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹50
Book
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
- Wooden temple carMalaikoil
- Toilets
- RO drinking water
- Wheelchairs
- Library
How to Reach
Chennimalai, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District, Tamil Nadu 638051 Get directions
- ChennimalaiBus stand0.5 km
- Government Primary Health CentreHospital0.2 km
- IngurRailway station8 km
- Coimbatore International AirportAirport90 km
City bus routes: 11 (Erode – Chennimalai)
History
Through the centuries
17th century
A Nayak-period inscription beside the sanctum records the building of the Velar shrine.
1935
An earlier kudamuzhukku recorded by the temple.
2014
Kumbabhishekam on 7 July 2014.
Temple at a Glance
- Sanctum
- Standing Murugan, with ardha mandapam, antarala and mukha mandapam
- Sthala Purana
- 207 verses in six cantos by Saravana Munivar
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 7 July 2014
Customs & Rituals
Sivalaya Chola
The temple tells of a Chola king who, seeking release from sin, bathed in the Noyyal, climbed the hill and found Murugan himself performing the pooja as a priest.
Saravana Munivar
Guided, it is said, by a divine voice, the poet gathered the hill’s history from copper plates at Kanchipuram and wrote the Chennimalai Sthala Purana; his samadhi is on the hill.
Temple Animals & Services
- 48Cows and bullsAs on 9 May 2023Sixteen cows and 32 bulls, given by donors and cared for by the temple.
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 Chennimalai Murugan Temple timings?
Chennimalai Murugan Temple is open 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Chennimalai Murugan Temple?
6 poojas are held every day, starting with Vila Pooja at 6:40 AM – 7:00 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 7:40 PM – 8:00 PM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special entrance (antarala route): ₹50. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Chennimalai Murugan Temple online?
Yes — 5 sevas, from ₹5, 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.
When was the last Kumbabhishekam at Chennimalai Murugan Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Chennimalai Murugan Temple was held on 7 July 2014.
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. Temple office: 04294-250223.