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Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
Rama and Sita crowned together on one pedestal. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Rama with Sita in the coronation (Pattabhishekam) pose
- 6:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- 5 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹5
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 Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam
Ramaswamy Temple in Kumbakonam was built about 400 years ago under Raghunatha Nayak, who ruled Thanjavur from 1614 to 1640 and was a devoted follower of Rama. His minister Govinda Dikshitar — also remembered for Ayyan Street in Kumbakonam, the Ayyan tank in Thanjavur and the town of Ayyampettai — was behind its construction. Because Rama is enshrined in his coronation form, the temple is called the Ayodhya of the South.
Rama and Sita sit together on a single pedestal, with Rama’s brothers in attendance — a grouping the temple says is seen nowhere else. Hanuman, too, is unusual here: seated, with a veena in one hand and the Ramayana in the other. In Kumbakonam, the temple notes, Vishnu appears in three forms: Sarangapani, Chakrapani and Kodandapani, the Rama of this shrine.
- Rama and Sita on one pedestal in the coronation pose
- Hanuman seated with a veena and the Ramayana
- Built under Raghunatha Nayak (ruled 1614–1640)
- Rama Navami, the temple’s main annual festival
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 – 11:30 AM
- 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Nadai closed
- 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–11:30 AM and 4:30 PM–9:30 PM.
- The temple opens every day of the year.
- Archanai tickets are ₹5.
Daily Pooja Schedule
5 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
7:00 AM
to 7:30 AM
Vishwaroopa Pooja (regular alankaram)
9:00 AM
to 9:30 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja (regular alankaram)
12:00 PM
to 12:30 PM
Uchikala Pooja (regular alankaram)
7:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
Irakkala Pooja (regular alankaram)
8:30 PM
to 9:00 PM
Arthajama Pooja (regular 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.
Archani
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
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
- RO drinking waterIn First Prahara Mandabam
- Wooden temple carChariot Mandabam, Sannathi Street
How to Reach
Ramaswamy Sannathi Street, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001 Get directions
- KumbakonamBus stand1.8 km
- KumbakonamRailway station1.8 km
- Chennai AirportAirport276 km
- Trichy AirportAirport101 km
History
Through the centuries
1614–1640
Built under Raghunatha Nayak, with his minister Govinda Dikshitar.
2015
Kumbabhishekam on 9 September 2015.
Temple at a Glance
- Main gopuram
- Five tiers, seven kalasams
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 9 September 2015
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Front mandapamNayak periodA pillared hall carved in black granite before the shrine.
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 Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam timings?
Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam is open 6:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM; the nadai is closed 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam?
5 poojas are held every day, starting with Vishwaroopa Pooja (regular alankaram) at 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja (regular alankaram) at 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Can I book sevas at Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam online?
Yes — 1 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 Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Ramaswamy Temple Kumbakonam was held on 9 September 2015.
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.