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Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The hill where Shiva and Parvati stand as one body. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Ardhanareeswarar (Shiva and Parvati in one form) with Goddess Bhagampriyal; Sengottu Velavar
- 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- 3 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹2
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 Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple
Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple stands on a red hill about 650 feet above the plain, reached by some 1,200 steps. Called Thirukodimada Sengundrur in old texts and simply “Sengodu” by Ilango Adigal in the Silappathikaram, it is one of the seven Kongu shrines sung by Thirugnana Sambandar. What makes it unique is the main image: Shiva and Parvati fused into one figure as Ammaiyappar, the father-mother — a form the temple says is found at no other shrine.
There are three great shrines — Ardhanareeswarar, the goddess Bhagampriyal and Murugan as Sengottu Velavar. Legend says the hill is a fragment of Mount Meru, broken off in a contest of strength between Adisesha and Vayu, and that it looks male from one side and female from the other. Sambandar is said to have cured a fever here, and the temple keeps the Deva theertham and an illupai tree as its sthala tree.
- Shiva and Parvati in one image as Ardhanareeswarar
- Hill temple about 650 ft up, 1,200 steps
- Murugan as Sengottu Velavar in his own shrine
- Sung by Sambandar; named in the Silappathikaram
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 – 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–2 PM and 3 PM–7 PM. On new-moon days it opens at 5 AM and stays open till 7 PM without a break.
- A vehicle entry fee applies on the hill road (₹10 for two-wheelers, ₹20 for cars); the golden chariot can be booked for ₹2,500.
- Tiruchengode bus stand is the nearest transport hub.
Daily Pooja Schedule
3 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
8:00 AM
to 8:30 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
12:00 PM
to 1:30 PM
Uchikala Pooja (special alankaram)
5:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
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.
Archanai
1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹2
BookAnnai Tamil Archanai
Archanai · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
BookTwo Wheeler Entrance Fee
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹10
BookFour Wheeler Entrance Fee
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20
BookSpecial Entrance
Special darshan · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹25
BookGolden Chariot Fee
Chariot · 1 person per ticket
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
₹2,500
Book
Upcoming Festival Days
Festival and special-pooja days — some paid sevas are suspended and crowds are larger.
Next festival
The Golden Chariot procession has been suspended due to the annual temple festival.
9 – 22 Oct 2026
October 2026
- The Golden Chariot procession has been suspended due to the annual temple festival.9 – 22 Oct 2026
Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Shrines inside
- Sengottu Velavar
- Aadhikesavaperumal
- Nageswarar
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
- Golden chariotinside Temple
- Wooden temple carEast Chariot Street Chariot Stand
- ParkingTwo wheeler parking
- RO drinking waterNear West Entrance Gate
- Free footwear standFree Footwear stand
- WheelchairsThe West Gate is near the spiritual book stall
- Prasadam by post
- BathroomsHill Temple
- ToiletsHill Temple
How to Reach
Hill Temple, Namakkal Road, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu 637211 Get directions
- TiruchengodeBus stand6 km
History
Through the centuries
Parantaka Chola I
An inscription of his 27th regnal year records 12 gold coins given by the people of Tiruchengode for a perpetual lamp.
Vijayanagara period
The five-tier rajagopuram, about 98 ft tall with some 300 figures, is credited to Krishnadevaraya.
1619 CE
A chief of the Kangeyan family from Morur records gifts of pillars carved with lions and other work to the temple.
1663 CE
An inscription credits one Karuvela Seshadri with building the red gopuram and a stone altar on the hill.
2015
Kudamuzhukku on 25 March 2015.
Temple at a Glance
- Plan
- Square hill temple, entered by the north and west gates
- Sacred tree
- Iluppai, in front of the Sahasralinga shrine
- Rajagopuram
- Five tiers, about 98 ft
- Last Kudamuzhukku
- 25 March 2015
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Revolving stone lotusHall before the Sengottuvelavar shrineA carved stone lotus flower that can be turned.
- Manmatha and RatiBeside the flagstaffFour-foot figures of the god of love and his consort on either side.
- Kuravan and KurathiPraharaFigures of a hill-tribe man and woman, with images of Kali nearby.
- Zodiac stonePraharaA stone carved with the signs of the zodiac.
Customs & Rituals
West-facing Ardhanareeswarar
The half-Shiva, half-Parvati form faces west, unlike most sanctums.
Temple Animals & Services
- 10Cows and calvesAs on 7 May 2023Three cows and seven calves, mostly of country breeds, at the hill temple.
Run by the temple
- Arulmigu Ardhanareeswarar Arts and Science CollegeA co-educational college at Chittalandur, Tiruchengode, 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 Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple timings?
Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple is open 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM; the nadai is closed 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple?
3 poojas are held every day, starting with Kalasandhi Pooja at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM and ending with Sayaratchai Pooja at 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special Entrance: ₹25. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Tiruchengode Ardhanareeswarar Temple online?
Yes — 6 sevas, from ₹2, 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.