Kanchi Kamakshi Temple is a popular shrine as the Kamakoti Nayaki Kovil. It is a prominent Hindu Temple, located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to the deity Kamakshi, one of the highest aspects of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess in Shaktism. This temple is visited by thousands of devotees weekly and performs various rituals. This is one of the main centers for the followers of Shaktism. You will get all the in-depth details about temple timing here.
Kanchi Kamakshi Temple Timings 2025
The Kanchi Kamakshi Temple has a unique historical presence. This temple is one of the historical monuments of Kanchipuram. Various clues indicate that the temple was founded in the 5th-8th century CE by the Pallava kings, whose capital was Kanchipuram. Kanchi Kamakshi temple was built in the style of Dravidian architecture. Some people believe that the Cholas built the temple in the 14th century, and some legends also say that it was built as recently as 1783.
Additionally, the temple has a unique value among the followers of Shakitism and believers of the goddess Kamakshi. It is also a shrine of lord Vishnu, in his form of Varaha. The temple is also the center of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. It is one of the seven Mokshapuris (Ayodhya Mathura Maya Kashi Kanchi Avantika Puri Dwarakavati cava saptaide moksha dayika) and fifty-one Shakti Peethas. This temple opens for Devotees between 06:00 AM to 08:45 PM. Let’s dive into the details by reading the complete post.
Kanchi Kamakshi Temple Opening & Closing Hours
Days | Opening Time | Closing Time |
Monday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Tuesday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Wednesday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Thursday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Friday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Saturday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Sunday | 06:00 AM | 08:45 PM |
Kanchi Kamakshi Temple Darshan/ Aarti Time
There are various Pooja and Darshan performed by the Devotee of Diety Kamakshi. The temple has allotted specific time frames for each Darshan, Pooja, and Aarti. Just look at the below table;
Types of Drashan/ Aarti / Pooja | Timings |
Morning Darshan | 06:00 AM- 01:30 PM |
Evening Darshna | 03:00 PM- 08:45 PM |
Darshan Break | 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM |
Ko Pooja (Vellikkavasam & Pudavai) | 05:00 AM to 05:15 AM |
Ushakala poojai (Vellikkavasam & Pudavai) | 05:00 AM to 05:15 AM |
Kalasandhi pooja (Vellikkavasam ^^ Pudavai) | 09:00 AM to 09:15 AM |
Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) (Vellikkavasam ^^ Pudavai) | 06:00 PM to 06:15 PM |
Ardhajama Pooja (Vellikkavasam & Pudavai) | 09:00 PM to 09:15 PM |
NOTE: The temple is open from 6.00 am to 1.30 pm and from 3.00 pm to 8.45 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. On special days such as Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, the shrine is open from 5.00 am to 9.00 pm
Aarti/ Pooja Price at Kanchi Kamakshi Temple
In the Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, there is some special pooja offered by the people occasionally and daily for various purposes. The cost of this Pooja is given below;
Pooja/ Offering Name | Price (INR) |
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Moolavar Abishegam | 1200 |
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Urchavar Abishegam | 1000 |
Ko Poojai | 250 |
Arulmigu Vinayagar Abishegam | 1000 |
Arulmigu Navakannikaikal Abishegam | 1000 |
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Navakalsa Abishegam | 7000 |
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Moolavar Poornami Navakalsa Hoomam and Abishegam | 12000 |
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Urchavar Unjal Sevai | 500 |
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Thangaratha Ula | 2000 |
Arulmigu Velleeshwarar Tirukoil Moolavar Abishegam | 1000 |
Arulmigu Velleeshwarar Tirukoil Pradosha Abishegam and Ul Purapatu | 1500 |
Arulmigu Murugar Abishegam | 1000 |
Arulmigu Murugar Kiruthigai Abishegam | 1500 |
Arulmigu Veerapathirar Poornami Abishegam | 1000 |
Arulmigu Velleeswarar Thirukoil Sukkeera Parikara Hoomam | 2000 |
Arulmigu Vaikunda Perumal Moolavar Abishegam | 1000 |
Arulmigu Vaikunda Perumal Ekadeshi Ulpurapadu | 750 |
Temple Contact Number
Address | Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Temple, Mangadu – 600122, Kancheepuram District |
Phone Number | 04426790053 |
Email ID | [email protected] |
Official Website | https://mangadukamakshi.hrce.tn.gov.in/ |