Vadapalani Murugan Temple also Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a well-known and famous pilgrimage place of the Hindu Religion located in Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to the Lord Muruga. Thousand of Devotees visit this site weekly across India. People came here to perform various prayers in front of Lord Murugan. This temple was renovated in the 19th century.
Vadapalani Murugan Temple Darshan
வடபழனி முருகன் கோவில் is situated at Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Vadapalani temple was built in the late 19th century. It all began with Annasamy Naicker, a staunch devotee who with faith in the lord`s powers built a small thatched hut, placed a painted picture of Lord Murugan, and began worshipping it religiously every day. There are a lot of stories behind it. But, people also believed in the power of lord Murugan. They believed that the lord Murugan had the power to resolve the problem of his devotee. So, people came there for solutions to their problems.
The Vadapalani Murugan Temple was rebuilt in 1920. By the devotee of Lord Muruga. Numerous Pujas and Darshan are performed here for the temple. This Temple is very popular among the devotees of Lord Murugan. People strongly believe in the charismatic part of this Temple. This temple is managed by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. The online portal for Darshan Booking and Online Service at Vadapalani Murugan Temple was launched by the Tamil Nadu Government.
Vadapalani Murugan Temple Darshan Timing [Open & Close]
| Days | Temple Darshan | Timing |
|
Monday- Sunday |
Morning Darshan Tiimi | 05:00 AM IST – 12:30 PM IST |
| Evening Darshan Timing | 04:00 PM IST – 09:30 PM IST | |
| Closing Timing | 12:30 PM IST – 04:00 PM IST |
NOTE: On the days of Maha Kandha Sashti, Krithikai month, Vaigasi Visakam, Thaipoosam, Panguni Uthram, the first day of Sithirai, English New Year, etc., the Nadai shall remain open at all times. On Tuesdays, the Nadai opens at 3 PM in the evenings.
Vadapalani Murugan Temple Pooja Timings
| S.No. | Pooja Name | Timings |
| 1 | Palliyarai Pooja (NORMAL DECORATION) | 05:30 AM to 06:00 AM |
| 2 | Kalasandhi pooja (NORMAL DECORATION) | 06:30 AM to 06:45 AM |
| 3 | Uchikkala Pooja (SANTHANA KAPPU) | 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM |
| 4 | Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) (SANTHANA KAPPU) | 05:00 PM to 06:45 PM |
| 5 | Ardhajama Pooja (No decoration) | 09:00 PM |
Vadapalani Murugan Temple Abhishekma Timing
| S.No. | Darshan Type | Timing | Days |
| 1 | Milk Abhishekam | 10:00 AM | Monday- Sunday |
| 2 | Santhanakappu | 07:00 AM | Monday- Sunday |
| 3 | Sang Abhishekam | 11:00 AM or 05:00 PM | Monday- Sunday |
| 4 | Thirukalyanam | 04:30 AM | Monday- Sunday |
Important Notes:-
- Your Abhishkam Puja Timing is based on your Puja Duration.
- The available time is just suggestive, It is changeable and transfers at the time of Booking.
- This Puja Avaibility check by online webiste. Here, you will get the slot.
Vadapalani Murugan Temple Abhishekma Price
| S.No. | Darshan Type | Fees |
| 1 | Milk Abhishekam | 700 |
| 2 | Santhanakappu | 3700 |
| 3 | Sang Abhishekam | 6500 |
| 4 | Thirukalyanam | 8500 |
Vadapalani Murugan Temple Contact Details
| Address | Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Mobile No-8072398360, Palani Andavar Koil street.Vadapalani, Vadapalani, Chennai, Chennai – 600026. |
| Phone Number | 044-24836903 |
| Email ID | dcmreochn_6.hrce@tn.gov.in |