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Marundeeswarar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
Shiva as the divine physician, by the sea at Thiruvanmiyur. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Marundeeswarar (Shiva, the healer)
- 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 5 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹1,500
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 Marundeeswarar Temple
Marundeeswarar Temple in Thiruvanmiyur honours Shiva as the god of medicine, who taught the sage Agastya the ailments that trouble people and the herbs that cure them. Sambandar and Appar both sang of it in the 7th century, under Pallava rule, so the shrine is at least 1,300 years old; seven inscriptions on the goddess’s sanctum record gifts from Chola kings, Rajendra I among them.
The name of the place comes from Valmiki, who worshipped here on Markandeya’s advice and found liberation — Thiru-Valmiki-ur. The gods are said to have made the lingam from nectar churned from the ocean of milk, giving Shiva the name Amudheesar; Kamadhenu poured her milk on it, and Brahma, Chandra, Rama and Parthasarathy came to worship. The Thyagaraja festival is the temple’s great event.
- Shiva as Marundeeswarar, the healer
- Named after the sage Valmiki
- Sung by Sambandar and Appar; Chola inscriptions
- Thyagaraja festival and the Papanasini tank
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
- 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 5:30 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–9 PM.
- The golden chariot (₹1,500) can be booked on the portal.
- Thiruvanmiyur bus stand and railway station are close by.
Daily Pooja Schedule
5 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
5:00 AM
to 5:30 AM
Go Pooja
7:30 AM
to 8:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja (flower alankaram)
10:30 AM
to 11:45 AM
Uchikala Pooja (pushpa alankaram)
4:30 PM
to 5:00 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
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.
Gold Chariot
Chariot · 1 person per ticket
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
₹1,500
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Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Shrines inside
- VIJAYAGANAPATHI
- SUBRAMANYAR
- AMMAN
- THIYAGAR
- NATARAJAN
- MOONRU VINAYAGAR
- GAJALAKSHMI
- MUTHUKUMARASWAMY SANNITHI
- BAIRAVAR SANNITHI
- DURGAI
- NALVAR
- CHANDIGESWARAR
- RAMANADHEESWARAR
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
- Free footwear standout side temple office
- Parkingout side temple office
- Feeding room for mothersLibrary side
- Library
- BathroomsNorther Eastern side of the temple
- Wooden temple carNorthern side of the eastern rajagopuram
- WheelchairsEast Side Tower Entrance
- RO drinking waterAnnadhanam right side
- Golden chariotNearest madapalli
- Toiletsmain Entrance southern side
How to Reach
8, West Tank Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041 Get directions
- Thiruvanmiyur bus standBus stand1 km
- Thiruvanmiyur railway stationRailway station1 km
City bus routes: 6D (Besant Nagar)
History
Through the centuries
7th century
Sambandar and Appar sing of the temple, the 25th of the 32 Thevaram shrines of Thondai Nadu.
About 1000
The Thiripurasundari mandapam is built in stone under the Cholas.
11th century
Seven inscriptions on the goddess’s shrine, of Rajendra Chola I’s 27th and 33rd years, record gifts of goats and land to keep the lamps of “Thiruvanmiyur Mahadevar” burning.
2004
Kumbabhishekam on 22 April 2004.
2020
Maha Kumbabhishekam on 5 February 2020, covering the gopurams and every shrine.
Temple at a Glance
- Goddess
- Thiripurasundari
- Sthala tree
- Vanni, in the north-west outer prakaram
- Eastern rajagopuram
- About 71 ft, seven tiers
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 5 February 2020
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Thavasu KamakshiMaha mandapam pillarThe goddess in penance on one foot atop a needle-point, ringed by flames.
- Kamadhenu’s milkThyagar mandapamThe celestial cow pouring milk over the lingam.
- SarabeswararMaha mandapamShiva as Sarabha subduing Narasimha.
Customs & Rituals
Darshan under the vanni
The god and goddess are said to have appeared to Agastya before the vanni tree.
Temple Animals & Services
- 15Cows, bulls and calvesAs on 19 December 2018Seven cows, three bulls and five calves in the temple gosala.
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 Marundeeswarar Temple timings?
Marundeeswarar Temple is open 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; the nadai is closed 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Marundeeswarar Temple?
5 poojas are held every day, starting with Go Pooja at 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM and ending with Palliyarai Pooja (flower alankaram) at 8:30 PM.
Can I book sevas at Marundeeswarar Temple online?
Yes — 1 sevas, from ₹1,500, 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 Marundeeswarar Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Marundeeswarar Temple was held on 5 February 2020.
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: 044-24410477.