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Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai Timings

Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai is open 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, daily.

Lord Murugan (Subramanya Swamy), worshipped here as Dhandayuthapani · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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Darshan hours (as published)
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM · 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Set in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai is a shrine to Lord Murugan (Subramanya Swamy), worshipped here as Dhandayuthapani. It is also known as Maruthamalai Temple, Marudhamalai Murugan Temple.

One of the most visited Murugan shrines in western Tamil Nadu and a major regional pilgrimage centre, particularly on Tamil month-start days, Thai Poosam and Vaikasi Visakam. Marudhamalai is a hill temple to Lord Murugan about 12 km west of Coimbatore, in the Western Ghats foothills.

Tamil Nadu carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of towering gopurams and living Dravidian temple traditions, from the Chola masterpieces to the great Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Evening2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. HR&CE notes that the temple stays open through the day on special days. Timings extend on Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam and Tamil month-start days.

Poojas and daily rituals

Regular kala poojas through the day; 108 pal kudam (milk pot) abhishekam performed on Vaikasi Visakam. Archanai and abhishekam tickets are sold at the temple counter.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysTuesdays and Fridays; the first day of each Tamil month; Krithigai days
Signature annual eventsThai Poosam and Vaikasi Visakam processions up the hill

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Thai PoosamJanuary/FebruaryMajor Murugan festival; the hill draws very large crowds and hours are extended.
Vaikasi VisakamMay/JuneMurugan's star day, marked with the 108 pal kudam abhishekam.
Skanda SashtiOctober/NovemberSix-day observance culminating in Soorasamharam.

History and architecture

Built or establishedTraditionally dated to around the 12th century, with later additions

Architecture

Dravidian hill temple approached by a long flight of steps and a ghat road, with a rajagopuram, rock-cut shrine and mandapams set on the Marudhamalai hill

History

Marudhamalai is a hill temple to Lord Murugan about 12 km west of Coimbatore, in the Western Ghats foothills. Local tradition associates the hill with the Saptha Rishis who are said to have performed penance here, and with medicinal herbs, from which the name Marudhamalai (medicine hill) is derived.

Planning your visit

Entry feeGeneral darshan free. Archanai and abhishekam tickets are priced separately at the temple counter.
Dress codeTraditional attire expected. Shorts, skirts and sleeveless tops are discouraged. Footwear is removed before the steps.
Best time to visitOctober to February, early morning on a weekday. The climb is easiest before the sun is high; a ghat road and buses serve those who cannot manage the steps.
NearbyPerur Pateeswarar Temple, Siruvani Falls, Coimbatore city

How to reach

Marudhamalai hill, about 12 km north-west of Coimbatore city. Coimbatore Junction railway station is about 15 km away and Coimbatore International Airport about 22 km. Town buses run from Gandhipuram to the foothill, with a connecting hill service to the temple.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: High. Opening and closing times taken from the temple's own page on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department site, the government body that administers it. Timings still change on festival days.

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Frequently asked questions about Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai

What is the timing of Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai is open 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, daily. Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. HR&CE notes that the temple stays open through the day on special days. Timings extend on Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam and Tamil month-start days.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

As published, morning darshan runs 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM and evening darshan runs 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. HR&CE notes that the temple stays open through the day on special days. Timings extend on Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam and Tamil month-start days.

Is there an entry fee at Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

General darshan free. Archanai and abhishekam tickets are priced separately at the temple counter.

What is the dress code at Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

Traditional attire expected. Shorts, skirts and sleeveless tops are discouraged. Footwear is removed before the steps.

Which festivals are celebrated at Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

The main ones documented for this temple are Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam, Skanda Sashti. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

October to February, early morning on a weekday. The climb is easiest before the sun is high; a ghat road and buses serve those who cannot manage the steps.

How do I reach Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

Marudhamalai hill, about 12 km north-west of Coimbatore city. Coimbatore Junction railway station is about 15 km away and Coimbatore International Airport about 22 km. Town buses run from Gandhipuram to the foothill, with a connecting hill service to the temple.

Who is the presiding deity at Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

Lord Murugan (Subramanya Swamy), worshipped here as Dhandayuthapani

What is the history of Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai?

Marudhamalai is a hill temple to Lord Murugan about 12 km west of Coimbatore, in the Western Ghats foothills.

How reliable is the information on this Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai page?

This listing's confidence is rated high. Opening and closing times taken from the temple's own page on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department site, the government body that administers it. Timings still change on festival days.