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Parthasarathy Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking

Krishna as Arjuna’s charioteer, still bearing the arrow scars. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai, from the official HR&CE temple portal.

Lord Venkatakrishna (Parthasarathy) with Rukmini

  • 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • 10 daily poojas
  • Sevas from ₹100
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About Parthasarathy Temple

Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane is one of the 108 Divya Desams, sung by Peyalwar, Thirumazhisai Alwar and others, and is said to have been renovated by a Pallava king. The area’s old name is Brindaranya — the tulasi forest — and Thiru-alli-keni became today’s Triplicane. Close to the Marina, it has long been a resting place for pilgrims coming down from Tirupati to bathe in the sea on eclipse days.

By the Brahmanda Purana, King Sumathi prayed to see the Lord of Tirumala as Arjuna’s charioteer; the sage Atreya brought him this image and installed it by the Vaikhanasa Agama. The main deity, Venkatakrishna, stands with Rukmini, Satyaki, Balarama, Pradyumna and Aniruddha — the Pancha Veerar. The festival image of Parthasarathy, always smiling, still shows the scars of Bhishma’s arrows from the Mahabharata war.

  • Krishna as Parthasarathy, Arjuna’s charioteer
  • Festival image bearing the scars of Bhishma’s arrows
  • Five heroes (Pancha Veerar) in one sanctum
  • Separate Yoga Narasimha, Ranganathar and Rama shrines

Temple Timings

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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 – 12:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Nadai closed

  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Darshan runs 6 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–9 PM; on Saturdays 5:30 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–10 PM.
  • Famous prasadams — dosai, vadai, sundal, panagam — can be ordered by padi on the portal.
  • Chennai Central and Egmore stations are about two miles away; the Marina is a short walk.

Daily Pooja Schedule

10 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.

  1. 5:45 AM

    to 5:55 AM

    Thirumanjana Kudam

  2. 6:00 AM

    Vishwaroopa Pooja

  3. 6:15 AM

    Thiruvaradhanam Pooja

  4. 8:00 AM

    Kalasandhi Pooja

  5. 11:00 AM

    Uchikala Pooja

  6. 12:30 PM

    Thirukkappu – sanctum closes (flower alankaram)

  7. 4:00 PM

    to 4:15 PM

    Thirukkappu – sanctum opens

  8. 6:00 PM

    Nithya Anushtanam

  9. 7:00 PM

    to 7:30 PM

    Thiruvaradhanam (night pooja)

  10. 9:00 PM

    to 9:15 PM

    Arthajama Pooja (except Saturdays and special days)

Seva & Darshan Tickets

All sevas on HR&CE

Fees for booking online on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Tickets are issued by the temple; Trypdeals does not sell them.

  • Special Entrance

    Special darshan · 1 person per ticket

    During darshan hours

    ₹100

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  • Karkandupanagam

    Pooja · 1 person per ticket

    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    ₹250

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  • Vellapanagam

    Pooja · 1 person per ticket

    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    ₹250

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  • Sundal One Padi

    Pooja · 1 person per ticket

    6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    ₹400

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  • Dosai Araikkaal Padi

    Pooja · 1 person per ticket

    6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    ₹440

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  • Vadai Araikkaal Padi

    Pooja · 1 person per ticket

    6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

    ₹465

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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
  • Tonsuring (hair offering)Near Temple Tank
  • Parking
  • ThulabharamNear Ticket Sales Counter
  • Information centre
  • ToiletsNear Temple Tank
  • WheelchairsEast Gopuram Entrance
  • Pilgrim accommodation19,Peyalwar Koil Street ,Tiruvallikeni
  • Wooden temple carNear Temple

How to Reach

Peyalwar Temple Street, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005 Get directions

  • Chennai Central railway stationRailway station4 km
  • Chennai International AirportAirport25 km

City bus routes: 22 (Ayanavaram – Anna Square) · 27B (C.M.B.T – Triplicane) · 29A (Perambur – Anna Square) · L27L (Anna Square – Mogappair West) · L40A (Anna Square – Avadi) · S40A (Anna Square – Avadi) · 32B (Korukkupet – Vivekanandar Illam) · X40A (Anna Square – Avadi) · 27BCT (MMDA Colony – Anna Square) · L06A (Tollgate – Besant Nagar) · M27R (Anna Square – Oragadam) · M40ET (Anna Square – Meenambedu) · S27BCT (MMDA Colony – Anna Square) · 45B (Anna Square – Guindy Industrial Estate) · 32 (Vallalar Nagar – Vivekanandar Illam) · 25 (Anna Square – Poonamallee) · 24A (Vivekanandar Illam – Anna Nagar West) · 29D (Vivekanandar Illam – Mathur)

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History

Through the centuries

  1. 8th century

    An inscription of the Pallava king Dantivarman (779–830) in the sanctum doorway records a daily rice offering — matching Thirumangai Alwar’s verse that a Pallava (Thondaiman) king founded the temple.

  2. 1603–1605

    Inscriptions of Vijayanagara’s Venkata I record the consecration of a Thirumazhisai Alwar image and a gift of twenty varahas.

  3. 20th century

    The other shrines are renovated, and the Vedavalli Thayar shrine and the 36-pillar mandapam are built.

Further reading

  • Sri Parthasarathy Temple SthalapuranamSri Manavala Mamunigal Kainkarya Sabai (2010)

Temple at a Glance

Walls
Granite, about 20 ft high, on all four sides
Tank
Kairavini
Earliest inscription
Dantivarman Pallava, 8th century

Art & Architecture

Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.

  • Thiruvaimozhi Prabandha MandapamBefore the sanctumCarries unusual figures from the early, pre-Pallava style.
  • Narasimha shrine pillarsVijayanagara periodThe ten avatars, Krishna dancing on Kaliya and many dance poses, with a yali on one pillar.
  • Kalyana Mandapam and Hanuman shrineBy the east tankVijayanagara-period figures.

Customs & Rituals

  • Arrow scars

    The festival image of Parthasarathy still bears the wounds of arrows from the Mahabharata war.

  • Cows at dawn

    Each morning the Lord comes to see the white cows of the temple gosala.

  • Two car festivals

    The temple car runs twice a year; Vaikunta Ekadasi is a great day here.

Temple Animals & Services

  • 2CowsAs on 31 January 2023Kept in the temple gosala on Peyalwar Koil Street.

Online Booking Rules

How seva and darshan booking works on the HR&CE portal — worth reading before you pay.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 6Paid bookings are finalPaid tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, so check the date and slot before paying.
  7. 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 Parthasarathy Temple timings?

Parthasarathy Temple is open 6:00 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 Parthasarathy Temple?

10 poojas are held every day, starting with Thirumanjana Kudam at 5:45 AM – 5:55 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja (except Saturdays and special days) at 9:00 PM – 9:15 PM.

How much is the special darshan ticket?

Special Entrance: ₹100. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.

Can I book sevas at Parthasarathy Temple online?

Yes — 25 sevas, from ₹100, 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.

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