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Kundrathur Murugan Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The hill where you see Murugan with only one consort at a time. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Kundrathur Murugan Temple, Kundrathur, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Subramaniya Swamy (Murugan) with Valli and Deivanai
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 2 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹50
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 Kundrathur Murugan Temple
Kundrathur Murugan Temple crowns a small hill about 28 km south-west of Parrys in Chennai — 8 km west of Pallavaram, 8 km from Poonamallee and 12 km west of Tambaram — and about a kilometre south of the Kundrathur bus stand. Eighty-four steps lead up to the shrine, which the temple credits to the Chola king Kulothunga II. Murugan sits facing north with Valli and Deivanai, and the temple is a favourite place to pray for marriage.
The sanctum has a curious feature: although both consorts are beside him, you can see Murugan with only one of them at a time — Valli from one side, Deivanai from the other. Arunagirinathar sang three Thiruppugazh hymns to the Lord of this hill, and archaeological digs on the hill have turned up evidence of its long history. A Kasi Viswanathar shrine is another highlight.
- Murugan seen with only one consort from each side
- 84 steps up the hill; built under Kulothunga Chola II
- Three Thiruppugazh hymns by Arunagirinathar
- Prayer shrine for marriage
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
- 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Nadai closed
- 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–1 PM and 3:30 PM–8:30 PM; times change at festivals.
- Special entrance tickets are ₹50 and ₹100.
- Buses run to Kundrathur from Tambaram, Poonamallee, Sriperumbudur and Vadapalani.
Daily Pooja Schedule
2 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
4:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Maalai Pooja (flower alankaram)
8:30 PM
Palliyarai Pooja (flower alankaram)
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.
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 water
- Parking
- Toilets
- Bathrooms
How to Reach
Murugan Koil Main Road, Kundrathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600069 Get directions
- Kundrathur bus standBus stand2 km
- Kundrathur Government HospitalHospital1.8 km
City bus routes: 89T (Tambaram – Kundrathur) · 66 (Poonamallee – Kundrathur) · 578A (Sriperumbudur – Kundrathur)
History
Through the centuries
12th century
The temple and its rajagopuram are built under Kulothunga Chola II; the temple dates the structure to 1133.
Nayak period
A Nayak-era inscription records renovation work.
2022
Kumbabhishekam on 25 April 2022.
Temple at a Glance
- Builder
- Kulothunga Chola II
- Steps
- 84
- Rajagopuram
- Five kalasams, about 200 figures
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 25 April 2022
Customs & Rituals
Karthigai Deepam
The festival of lamps is one of the temple’s special days.
Kasi Viswanathar shrine
A shrine to Kasi Viswanathar is one of the temple’s special features.
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 Kundrathur Murugan Temple timings?
Kundrathur Murugan Temple is open 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM; the nadai is closed 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Kundrathur Murugan Temple?
2 poojas are held every day, starting with Maalai Pooja (flower alankaram) at 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and ending with Palliyarai Pooja (flower alankaram) at 8:30 PM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special Entrance Ticket: ₹50; Special Entrance Ticket: ₹100. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Kundrathur Murugan Temple online?
Yes — 2 sevas, from ₹50, 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 Kundrathur Murugan Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Kundrathur Murugan Temple was held on 25 April 2022.
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.