Govindavadi Temple Darshan Timings 2025: Opening & Closing Hours, Pooja Booking

Govindavadi Temple, also known as the Gurusthalam or Dakshinamurthy Temple, is a popular and prominent Hindu shrine located in Govindavadi village, Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. Govindavadi Village is known for the Govindavadi Temple, a shrine dedicated to the Hindu deity Dakshinamoorthy. This temple is considered one of the oldest temples of its region.

As we all know the ‘Govindavadi Temple’ is very popular among the devotees of ‘Dakshinamoorthy’. The Dakshinamoorthy is an aspect of the Hindu god Shiva as a Guru (teacher). He is considered the embodiment of supreme or ultimate awareness, understanding, and wisdom. Dakshinamurthi represents Shiva as a teacher of yoga, music, and wisdom, who explains the scriptures. He is also worshipped as the god of knowledge and meditation.

Govindavadi Temple Darshan Timings 2025

Due to its significance, Govindavadi Temple is visited by thousands of devotees monthly. Devotees visit this temple to seek the blessing of Lord Dakshinamoorthy along with knowledge and guidance. A large number of devotees visit the temple on Thursdays. It is also the only dedicated temple of Lord Dakshinamurthy. Dakshinamurti means ‘one who is facing south (Dakṣiṇa)’ in Sanskrit.

Generally in other temples, the deity is to the southern side of the main/ presiding deity with no gopuram/ temple tower. However, the main presiding deity is Lord Dakshinamurthy with other deities surrounding him in the temple. This temple is administered and managed by the HR & CE Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Look at the Temple Daily Darshan Timing below;

NOTE: Every Thursday Temple opens from 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, considering this day as an auspicious day.

Key Highlights of Govindavadi Temple

Temple Opening & Closing Hours

Govindavadi Temple Pooja/ Aarti Schedule

Procedure for Govindavadi Temple Pooja Booking Online

Govindavadi Temple is managed and regulated by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The Temple offers a wide range of Pooja Booking, you can book online these poojas to offer for the worship of Lord Shiva. Follow the below process for more details;

• Navigate to the Official website of the Arulmigu Kailasanathar & Dhakshanamoorthi Temple.
• Click on the ‘Online Booking Services’ button on the web homepage.
• A new page will appear. Here, click on the e-Ticket Verification.
• Now you have to select the Paid and Free Services.
• You will be redirected to the new page. Here, you have to enter the Mobile Number, Email, and captcha code.
• Next, click on the ‘Submit’ button. You have to select the services you want.
• Now check the availability and select the appropriate date and time slot.
• Then you will move to the devotee information form page.
• Enter all the required details along with the Photo ID Proof Type and Number.
• Again click on the submit button.
• After confirming, a complete overview of your will be shown on the screen.
• Pay the Charges of your Ticket and your e-ticket will be generated.
• You will get the confirmation of booking on your registered Mobile Number or Email ID.

Govindavadi Temple Pooja, Abhisekam & Sevas Cost

Helpline Number

• Address: Arulmigu Kailasanathar & Dhakshanamoorthi Temple, Govindavadi,
• Kancheepuram – 631502, Tamil Nadu
• Contact Number: (+91) 93809 57562, (+91) 94447 54773
• Telephone Number: (+91) 44-2729 4200