The temple allows marriages after 6.00 am.

Marriage Fees: Rs. 20,000 (includes marriage fees, purohit charges, and nadaswaram). Charges apply to pooja articles, decorations, and other services.

Madurai Meenakshi Temple Marriage Procedure

1. The Bride must be 18 years and above
2. The Groom must be 21 years and above
3. Both Bride and Should be necessarily Hindus
4. Only arranged marriages are allowed at this temple.
5. The marriage application form can be collected from the temple office by the bride’s or groom’s family.
6. Inter-religious marriages are not allowed at this temple
7. Love marriages without parents’ acceptance are not allowed.
8. Application forms can be collected 2 to 3 weeks in advance.

Same-Caste Arranged Marriages ID proofs

1. Bride and Groom’s Aadhar Cards photocopies
2. Bride’s parents’ and groom’s parents’ Aadhar Cards photocopies
3. Unmarried certificate from the Bride and Groom or a duly filled application sealed and signed by the Thasildhar/MRO
4. The unmarried certificate must be in Tamil or English
5. Bride and Groom’s Community certificates and TCs are required

Inter-Caste arranged Marriage ID proofs

1. Bride and Groom’s Aadhar Cards photocopies
2. Bride’s parents’ and groom’s parents’ Aadhar Cards photocopies
3. An unmarried certificate from the Bride and Groom or a duly filled application sealed and signed by the Thasildhar/MRO
4. The unmarried certificate must be in Tamil or English
5. The bride’s and Groom’s Community certificates and TCs are required
6. NOC from the Local police stations
7. Notary stating marriage details and acceptance from the bride’s parents and groom’s parents.

Booking is required for the marriage hall, as it happens inside Sannathi.

Madurai Meenakshi Temple Marriage

1. Marriages are allowed for 1 hour to 2 hours max.
2. Daily, 2 to 3 marriages are allowed at Sannathi.
3. Marriage halls are located outside the temple and are 2 to 3 km from the main temple.
4. No marriages are allowed in the early hours.

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Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Ticket cost: Free entry.

Age limit: 60+ years and above.

Madurai Senior Citizen Darshan Timings

• Morning Hours: 5:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Evening Hours: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Madurai Senior Citizen Darshan Procedure

• One attendant is allowed with the devotee if he/she need assistance.
• This Darshan line is available for Physically Challenged, Mentally challenged, Senior Citizens and Ill patients as well.
• Battery car is available for the devotee’s transfer. The vehicle will drop the devotee at the special entrance entry point.
• The devotees are allowed to have Darshan thru Special Entry Darshan line at free of cost.
• The devotees must pass thru South Tower to reach Special entry line.

Annaprasadam Timings

• Daily free and quality food will be provided to the devotees. Annaprasad starts at 11:30 am

Prasadam Charges

• Kumkum Prasad: Rs.3 for 8 gms
• Kumkum Prasad: Rs.15 for 40 gms
• Kumkum Prasad: Rs.35 for 100 gms
• Laddu, Vada, Roti: Rs.10 each

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The crowd will be high during weekends and festival days. Room allotment might take 6 to 7 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Best Time to visit: Sep to Jun.

Madurai Temple Accommodation Allotment Procedure

• The room is not allotted for single occupancy
• Room check-in will be denied for unmarried and unrelated couples.
• The room will be allotted for 24 hours from the time of check-in
• Photo ID proof is mandatory for room allotment.
• The room is allotted only to Hindus.
• One day’s rent is to be paid as the refundable caution deposit.
• The caution deposit will be repaid at the time of checkout (as per policy)

Madurai Temple Accommodation

Three cottages are available under the current booking.

Sundareswarar Illam (Lodge), Madurai

• Six-Bed Non-Ac Room: Rs. 900
• Two-Bed Non-Ac Room: Rs. 300
• Dormitory Non-Ac Hall: Rs. 75 per person
• 50-person Bed: Rs. 3750

Location: 15, West Chithirai Street, opposite to West Tower

Distance from the Temple: 1.8 km from the main temple.

The room will be allotted under the current booking at the counter itself.

Birla Vishram (Madurai)

Location: 15, West Chithirai Street, opposite to West Tower

Distance: 1.8 km from the main temple.

Old Name of this Resthouse: Annakuli Mandapam.

• Two-Bed Non-Ac room: Rs. 200
• Three-Bed Non-Ac room: Rs. 300
• Two-Bed Ac room: Rs. 500

Bakthargal Thangum Viduthi (Madurai)

• Four-Bed Non-Ac Room: Rs. 900
• Two-Bed Non-Ac Room: Rs. 300
• 50-person Bed: Rs. 3750

Dormitory halls and AC rooms are not available here in this resthouse.

Location: Ellis Nagar, Madurai 625 010.

Distance: 2.1 Km from the Meenakshi Amman temple

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Ticket cost: Free entry for all devotees.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Only Hindu devotees can have Darshan. Foreigners can watch the temple architecture

Darshan duration usually takes 30 – 40 mins during weekdays. 45 mins to 60 mins on Sat, Sun and Public holidays.

Special Darshan ticket cost: Rs.200 per person. Darshan duration: 20 – 30 mins during weekends and 15 – 20 mins during weekdays.

Madurai Meenakshi temple timings

• Temple opening time: 4:30 am
• Malai Pooja: 4:30 am to 5:15 am
• Thiruvanandal Pooja: 5:00 am to 6:00 am
• Darshan: 6:00 am to 6:30 am.
• Vizha Pooja/ Kalasandhi Pooja: 6:30 am to 7:15 am
• Darshan: 7:15 am to 10:30 am.
• Thrikalasandhi Pooja/ Uchikala Pooja: 10:30 am to 11:15 am
• Darshan: 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
• Temple closing hours: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
• Temple reopens: 4:00 pm
• Darshan: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
• Malai Pooja: 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
• Darshan: 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm
• Ardhajama Pooja: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm
• Darshan: 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm
• Palliarai Pooja: 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm
• Temple closing Hours: 10;00 pm

The above-mentioned timings might change on festival days.

Madurai Meenakshi Darshan Procedure

• The devotee should enter from East Gopuram.
• Must take a holy dip in Lotus Pond.
• Wear dry clothes and enter the Mandapam to worship Amman.

Madurai Meenakshi temple timings for Infants, Physically challenged and Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens and Infants can have Entry thru Special Entry Darshan line. Tickets charges may be applied at the entry point.

The crowd will be high on Navaratri festival days, Karthika Month, Tamil Newyear and other major festival days.

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Special Darshan Ticket Cost: Rs.200 per person

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Darshan Duration: 20 – 30 mins.

Reporting Place: At the Gopuram entrance.

Darshan Timings

Morning Hours: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

The Crowd will be high on Fri, Sat, Sun, Festival days and Holidays.

Normal Darshan waiting Time: 60 – 150 mins. Depends on the crowd.

Madurai Special Darshan Tickets

1. On arrival ticket purchase at the counter for the same day Darshan.
2. online Booking not available for the Special Darshan
3. Photo Id proof required at the time of reporting.

Temple History: details

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Timings: 6:30 am

Pooja Duration: 30 mins.

Ticket Cost: Rs.1500 for 2 persons.

Preferable Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree

Temple Timings: 5:30 am – 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

Madurai Meenakshi Abhishekam

1. Ticket Cost includes Abhishekam to Sundareswarar and Meenakshi Amman.
2. Booking allowed after 7 days from Today.
3. 90 days advance booking available for these tickets.
4. Valid Photo Id proof required at the time of reporting.
5. Ticket printout required for the entry.

Temple History: details

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Timings: 7:00 pm.

Ticket cost: 1650 for 2 persons.

Pooja Duration: 1 hour.

Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree.

Temple Timings: 5:00 am – 8:30 pm.

Madurai Thanga Ratham

1. The devotees are allowed to pull the Golden Chariot.
2. Tickets can be booked after 7 days from today.
3. 90 days advance booking available for these tickets.
4. Photo ID proof mandatory at the time of reporting.
5. It is believed that pulling this chariot with deities seated on top will be blessed with good fortune.

Temple History: details

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Ticket Cost: Rs.1650 for 2 persons.

Temple Timings: 4:30 am – 10:00 pm.

Kalyanam Timings: 10:00 am

Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree

Pooja Duration: 1 hour – 1 hour 30 mins.

Madurai Thirukalyanam

1. The devotees are allowed to have Darshan after Kalyanam.
2. Kalyanam performed to the processional deities inside Mandapam.
3. The priest will be performing the Kalyanam to the deities.
4. Ticket book allowed after 7 days from Today
5. Max 90 days advance booking allowed.
6. Photo ID mandatory at the time of reporting.

Temple History: details

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Hall allotment for 24 hours.

Marriage Hall Location: 5 km from the temple.

Hall Rent: Starts from 15,000 (This price may not be exact)

Madurai Temple Marriage Hall Booking

1. Booking for the marriage hall is required.
2. The hall will be allotted for 24 hours.
3. The marriage hall, along with electricity and water, will be provided.
4. Only Hindu arranged marriages will be performed.
5. The bride must be 18 years and above.
6. The groom must be 21 years and above.
7. Parents must be present for the marriage. Relatives can assist in case of parents’ absence.

Required Documents from Bride and Groom

1. An Aadhaar Card is required to verify age and provide proof of address.
2. Village Administrative Officers document
3. The bride’s and groom’s parents must carry Aadhaar Cards as well.
4. A school certificate, if required.

Madurai Marriage Hall Arrangements with Extra Charges

1. Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Breakfast
2. Hall Lighting Decoration
3. Seating Arrangement.
4. Garlands, Puja Materials.
5. Nadaswaram
6. Priests—2 Nos, etc.

The above-mentioned marriage items list will be provided at an extra cost.

Marriage Registration

1. The registration certificate will not be issued by the hall manager.
2. Only marriage receipts will be provided, and registration can be performed in their hometown.
3. You must submit the Marriage Invitation Card, marriage photos, and photocopies of the Aadhaar Card for registration.

Please note that there are no marriage halls on the temple premises.

Reference Link: Temple History

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Pazhamudircholai Temple History

As per the Legend, Lord Murugan thought of testing Poet Avvaiyar who was relaxing under the tree. Lord in the form of Shepperd sat on the tree and asked the Poet if she wants cooked or uncooked fruits. Avvaiyar didn’t understand what the boy is trying to say. Avvaiyar asked for cooked fruits. The small boy shook the tree and the fruits fell to the ground. Poet has blown air to remove the dust from the fruit. The small boy then asked the poet whether it is cooked now as the fruit is hot. Avvaiyar then realized that the small boy is none other than the Lord who came to test her. Lord Murugan appeared before her at this place.

This is one of the Six holy abodes of Lord Murugan. Lord Subramanya resides here with his consorts, Sri Valli and Deva Sena, unlike other temples. This temple is located in Alagar hills near Madurai.

Thanga Ratham (Golden Chariot) is performed daily at 7:00 pm. The devotees will be pulling the Ratham around the temple.

Annadanam Timings: 12:00 pm Daily.

Temple Timings: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Special Festivals Days at this temple

Temple will be heavily crowded on these special days.

How to reach Pazhamudircholai Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Madurai which is 35 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Madurai which is 25 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Madurai to the temple.

Reference Link: details

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