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Eachanari Vinayagar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The Vinayagar who chose to stay by the roadside. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, Coimbatore, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Vinayagar (a 6-ft image)
- 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- 7 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 Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple sits on the Coimbatore–Pollachi highway, about 9 km from the city, and is one of the best-known Vinayagar shrines in Tamil Nadu. Its story begins with a Vinayagar image six feet tall and three feet wide that was being carried by bullock cart from Madurai to the Patteeswarar temple at Perur. At this spot the cart’s axle snapped.
Once the cart was mended, no amount of effort could lift the image back on, so the people of the area built a small platform and began worshipping Vinayagar where he had come to rest. Devotees came to believe in his power, the shrine grew over the years with repeated renovations, and today it is a large temple with a three-tier rajagopuram facing east.
- Six-foot Vinayagar meant for Perur
- Open from 5 AM to 10 PM without a break
- Vehicle poojas for new bikes and cars
- Seven daily poojas
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 – 10:00 PM
- The temple is open 5 AM–10 PM all day, with seven short poojas through the day.
- Two-wheeler and four-wheeler poojas cost ₹10 and ₹20; milk abhishekam and sweet pongal can be booked on the portal.
- City buses run from Gandhipuram, Ukkadam and the railway station to Eachanari.
Daily Pooja Schedule
7 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
5:00 AM
to 5:10 AM
Ushathkala Pooja (naivedyam)
6:15 AM
to 6:30 AM
Go Pooja
9:00 AM
to 9:10 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja (naivedyam)
12:00 PM
to 12:10 PM
Uchikala Pooja (naivedyam)
6:00 PM
to 6:10 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja (naivedyam)
8:00 PM
to 8:10 PM
Irandamkala Pooja (naivedyam)
9:50 PM
to 10:00 PM
Arthajama Pooja (naivedyam)
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 Valipadu
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
BookArchanai
1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
BookTwo Wheeler Pooja
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹10
BookFour Wheeler Vehicle
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20
BookSpecial Entrance
Special darshan · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20
BookMilk Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹300
BookSundal
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹300
BookSweet Pongal
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹400
BookVenpongal
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹400
Book48 Days Archanai
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookCamera Video
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookMarriage Fee
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookNew Account Opening Pooja
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookSagashkara Nama Archanai
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookSuba Nigalchi
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookNithya Poojai Kattalai
Prasadam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹1,200
BookAbhishekam
1 person per ticket
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
₹1,500
BookGolden Car
Chariot · 1 person per ticket
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM
₹2,000
BookGanapathy Homam
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
5:00 AM – 5:30 AM
₹2,500
BookSangu Pooja
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹7,500
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Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Shrines inside
- Vinayagar
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
- Cloak roomNear Temple Entrance
- Golden chariotGolden Chariot Room
- RO drinking water1) Near Annathana Koodam, 2) Near Golden Chariot Room
- BathroomsNorth West side of the Temple
- ToiletsNorth West side of the Temple
- Free footwear standNorthern side of the Entrance
- LibraryRight side of the temple Enterance
- WheelchairsTicket counter
- Prasadam by postOnline
- Feeding room for mothersOuter precinct hall of the temple
How to Reach
Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641021 Get directions
- Ukkadam bus standBus stand9 km
- Government HospitalHospital11 km
- Coimbatore railway stationRailway station10 km
- Coimbatore International AirportAirport20 km
City bus routes: 12 (Gandhipuram Town bus stand – Eachanari bus stop) · 47 (Gandhipuram – Eachanari) · 33 (railway station – Eachanari) · 84 (Ukkadam bus stand – Eachanari)
History
Through the centuries
1977
First kudamuzhukku on 3 June 1977.
1990
Second, Rajatha Bandhana Maha Kudamuzhukku on 4 June 1990.
2004
Third, Swarna Bandhana Maha Kudamuzhukku on 23 June 2004.
2023
Fourth kudamuzhukku on 23 August 2023.
Temple at a Glance
- Main image
- Vinayagar, about 6 ft tall
- Prakarams
- Two
- Last Kudamuzhukku
- 23 August 2023
Customs & Rituals
Thanksgiving
Devotees whose wishes come true return for a Ganapathi homam and coconut offerings.
Travellers and new beginnings
Highway travellers stop to pray, new vehicles are blessed, and traders open their new account books here.
Temple Animals & Services
- 2Cow and calfAs on 16 December 2022A country cow and calf for the daily Go Pooja.
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 Eachanari Vinayagar Temple timings?
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is open 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Eachanari Vinayagar Temple?
7 poojas are held every day, starting with Ushathkala Pooja (naivedyam) at 5:00 AM – 5:10 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja (naivedyam) at 9:50 PM – 10:00 PM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special Entrance: ₹20. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Eachanari Vinayagar Temple online?
Yes — 20 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.
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.