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Padavedu Renugambal Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
Where Renuka Devi is worshipped in the form of her head. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Padavedu Renugambal Temple, Padavedu, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Goddess Renugambal (Renuka Devi)
- 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- 3 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹10
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 Padavedu Renugambal Temple
Padavedu Renugambal Temple, in Polur taluk of Tiruvannamalai district, honours Renuka Devi — in the temple’s story, the goddess Uma born as Renukai, daughter of King Raivatha of Vidarbha, who married the sage Jamadagni and became the mother of Parasurama.
One day, fetching water from the river for her husband’s worship, she saw the reflection of a passing gandharva and was distracted. Jamadagni, doubting her, ordered his son to strike off her head; Parasurama obeyed and then won her back to life. Since then, the temple says, the mother has sat at Padavedu with her head as the chief form of worship, blessing all who come.
- Renuka Devi worshipped in the form of her head
- Mother of Parasurama, wife of the sage Jamadagni
- Family-deity shrine for many households
- Weddings and ear-piercing ceremonies held at the temple
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
- 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Nadai closed
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6:30 AM–1:30 PM and 3 PM–8:30 PM.
- Angapradakshinam (rolling round the shrine) can be booked for ₹10.
- Santhavasal is the nearest police station and town; Tiruvannamalai is the nearest city.
Daily Pooja Schedule
3 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
8:00 AM
to 9:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja (Swamy)
11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Uchikala Pooja (Swamy)
6:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja (Swamy)
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.
Angapradhchanam
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹10
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
- Pilgrim accommodationThe 32-room lodge is located in Tirukkoil
- BathroomsThe Temple Complex
- Cloak roomThe Temple Complex
- RO drinking water
- Free footwear stand
- Information centre
- Library
- Toilets
- Tonsuring (hair offering)
- Parking
- Wheelchairs
How to Reach
Ammankoil Padavedu, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu 606905 Get directions
History
Through the centuries
Sambuvaraya period
The temple credits the Sambuvaraya chiefs with its building.
2011
Kumbabhishekam on 10 July 2011.
2022
A new five-tier rajagopuram on the east is consecrated on 6 February 2022.
Further reading
- Renuga GeethamKavyakantha Ganapathi
Temple at a Glance
- Goddess
- Renugambal
- Rajagopuram
- New five-tier tower on the east (2022)
- Known for
- Weddings, ear-piercing and family-deity prayers
Customs & Rituals
Family rites
Many families hold weddings and children’s ear-piercing here and worship Renugambal as their kuladeivam.
Temple Animals & Services
Run by the temple
- Temple libraryA small library run 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 Padavedu Renugambal Temple timings?
Padavedu Renugambal Temple is open 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM; the nadai is closed 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Padavedu Renugambal Temple?
3 poojas are held every day, starting with Kalasandhi Pooja (Swamy) at 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM and ending with Sayaratchai Pooja (Swamy) at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Can I book sevas at Padavedu Renugambal Temple online?
Yes — 1 sevas, from ₹10, 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.