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Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The town Adisesha built, where Vedanta Desikan lived. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Devanathan (Vishnu) with Goddess Hemabjanayaki
- 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 1 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 Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple
Thiruvanthipuram, a quiet village near Cuddalore, is a Divya Desam of the Nadu Nadu group. Its old name, Thiruvahindrapuram, means the town of Ahindra — Adisesha — who is said to have built it and dug the temple well. The hill beside it is Brahmachalam, where Brahma did penance, and also Aushadhachalam, as part of the herb mountain carried by Hanuman fell here; the Garuda river beside it was brought by Garuda.
The Lord has many names — Devanathan, Achyuthan, Deivanayagan, Adiyavarku Meyyan — and the goddess is Hemabjanayaki, Bhargavi and Sengamalanayaki. The building shows late-Pallava roof work, with inscriptions of Kulothunga Chola from 1070 and Vikrama Chola from 1118–1135. For Vaishnavas the place is tied to Vedanta Desikan, who lived here for many years.
- Town said to have been founded by Adisesha
- Aushadhachalam hill and the Garuda river
- Chola inscriptions from 1070 onwards
- Long associated with Vedanta Desikan
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 – 12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–8 PM.
- Special entrance is ₹50; archanai and Tamil archanai are ₹5.
- Cuddalore bus stand is the nearest transport hub.
Daily Pooja Schedule
1 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
7:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja (special 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
- ThulabharamTemple front side
- ToiletsBack side of hayagreevar sannithi
- Tonsuring (hair offering)Mudikanikika Mandapam is at the back of the temple
- WheelchairsOffice front side
- RO drinking water
How to Reach
Theradi Street, Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 607401 Get directions
- CuddaloreBus stand7 km
History
Through the centuries
1070
Inscriptions of Kulothunga Chola begin.
12th century
A Pandya inscription on the north wall of the Devanatha shrine records the festivals of Vaikasi; lion pillars are carved in the hall.
13th century
The five-tier rajagopuram is built by Senganivayan Sozhakon Perumal Velan Udaiyan.
2025
Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Maha Samprokshanam on 2 February 2025.
Further reading
- Thiruvandhipuram Devanathaswamy Temple SthalavaralaruM. Chandramoorthi (2017)
Temple at a Glance
- Rajagopuram
- Five tiers, seven kalasams
- Group
- Nadu Nattu Tirupathi
- Last Samprokshanam
- 2 February 2025
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Lion pillarsHall · Pandya periodPillars carved with lions.
Customs & Rituals
Chithirai Pournami car festival
The temple car runs on the full moon of Chithirai.
Temple Animals & Services
- 47Bull calvesAs on 22 January 2025In the temple gosala.
Run by the temple
- Temple libraryA library at the front of 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 Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple timings?
Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple is open 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; the nadai is closed 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple?
1 poojas are held every day, starting with Kalasandhi Pooja (special alankaram) at 7:00 AM and ending with Kalasandhi Pooja (special alankaram) at 7:00 AM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special Entrance Fee: ₹50. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Thiruvanthipuram Devanathaswamy Temple online?
Yes — 3 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.
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.