The Arunachaleswarar temple’s HR&CE site publishes its own hours — 5:30 AM–3:00 PM and 3:00–8:00 PM, with darshan entry closing at 7:30 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, pournamis and holidays — making this one of the better-documented temples in our southern set. The ritual day carries six kala poojas (reported: Ushakala 5:30–7 AM through Arthajama ~9 PM).
The architecture frames it all: a 66-metre Raja Gopuram (storey counts conflict between sources — 11 or 13) and the 1000-pillar hall in the outer prakaram. Checked 02 October 2026.
The hours
| Window | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morning session | 5:30 AM–3:00 PM | Verified — official source |
| Evening session | 3:00–8:00 PM | Verified — official source |
| Peak-day entry cut | 7:30 PM (Sat/Sun/pournami/holidays) | Verified — official source |
The kala poojas (reported)
| Puja | Time |
|---|---|
| Ushakala | 5:30–7:00 AM |
| Kalasandhi | 8:00–9:30 AM |
| Uchikkala | 10:00–11:30 AM |
| Sayaraksha | ~5:30 PM |
| Arthajama | ~9:00 PM |
(Devotional-source timings; the HR&CE pooja page didn’t load — label retained.)
Frequently asked questions
What are the timings?
5:30 AM–3 PM and 3–8 PM (official HR&CE site, checked 2 October 2026).
How tall is the Raja Gopuram?
66 metres (reported); the storey count varies by source.