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Kumarakottam Murugan Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
Murugan between Shiva and Shakti — where the Kandha Puranam began. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Kumarakottam Murugan Temple, Kanchipuram, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Subramaniya Swamy (Murugan as the young Bala Murugan)
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 0 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹5
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Right now at the temple
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About Kumarakottam Murugan Temple
Kumarakottam stands between the Ekambareswarar temple and the Kamakshi Amman temple, so that Shiva, Murugan and the goddess together form a Somaskanda grouping across the town — a layout the temple calls unique. Murugan here is Bala Murugan, the child who imprisoned Brahma for forgetting the meaning of Om.
This is where the Kandha Puranam was born. The temple priest Kachiyappa Sivachariyar composed it, and Murugan himself gave him its opening words, "Thigada Chakkara"; the epic was presented in the temple premises. Arunagirinathar sang Thiruppugazh hymns here, and the Lord is said to have guided Pamban Swamigal to the shrine. Murugan receives a honey abhishekam every single day of the year, and a gingelly-oil abhishekam at dawn on Deepavali.
- Kandha Puranam composed and first presented here
- Somaskanda layout between Ekambareswarar and Kamakshi
- Honey abhishekam all 365 days of the year
- Kandha Sashti in Aippasi and the Vaikasi Visakam Brahmotsavam
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
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 5 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–8 PM; times shift a little at festivals.
- Six poojas a day; Tuesdays, Fridays, Krithigai, Visakam and Sashti are the special days.
- Special darshan is ₹20 and archanai ₹5.
Daily Pooja Schedule
0 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
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.
Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Shrines inside
- Varasithi Vinayagar
- Bamban, Murugan
- Santhana Ganapathy
- Shanmugar
- Dhandapani
- Bairavar
- Senapathishwarar
- Sakthi Ganapathy
- Valli
- Deivanai
- Nava Veerarkal
- Muthukumarasamy
- Urugumulla Perumal
- Sandikeswarar
- Kajavalli
- Urchavar (Subramaniyar, Valli, Deivanai)
- Naga Subramaniyar
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 waterTemple Entrance
- WheelchairsKandhapuranam Mandapam
- Silver chariotTemple Inside
- ThulabharamKoil mandapam
How to Reach
104, West Raja Street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502 Get directions
- KanchipuramBus stand1.1 km
History
Through the centuries
1960
The prakaram is paved in granite and the rajagopuram, rishi gopuram and rear gopuram are built.
2008
Kumbabhishekam on 27 January 2008.
Temple at a Glance
- Rajagopuram
- About 80 ft, seven tiers, 80 figures
- Built by
- The weavers’ merchants’ association (Javuli Viyabarigal Sangam)
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 27 January 2008
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 Kumarakottam Murugan Temple timings?
Kumarakottam Murugan Temple is open 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; the nadai is closed 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special Dharisanam: ₹20. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Kumarakottam Murugan Temple online?
Yes — 2 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 Kumarakottam Murugan Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Kumarakottam Murugan Temple was held on 27 January 2008.
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: 044-27222049.