Pillayarpatti Temple Darshan Online Booking Seva Pooja Price List

The Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple at Pillaiyarpatti (Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu) is open for darshan from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the morning and again from 4:00 PM to about 8:00 PM in the evening. General darshan of Karpaga Vinayagar is free. Sevas and abhishekams follow the temple’s five daily pooja schedule, and tickets for special abhishekam are arranged at the temple’s own counter. For any booking, timing or price confirmation, always rely on the temple’s official channel and the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal rather than third-party pages, because ritual timings and rates are revised periodically.

About Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple

Pillaiyarpatti is one of the oldest and most revered Ganesha shrines in Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity, Karpaga Vinayagar, is a six-foot rock-cut bas-relief carved on the southern face of the cave rock. Unusually, this Vinayagar has only two hands and his trunk curves to the right (valampuri), unlike the four-armed, left-turned-trunk form seen in most later Ganesha images. The name “Karpaga” comes from the belief that the Lord grants devotees’ wishes like the celestial wish-fulfilling tree (Karpaka Vriksham). The temple is a rock-cut cave shrine dated to around the 7th century CE and expanded over later centuries, and it is administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, with the local Nagarathar (Chettiar) community closely associated with its upkeep.

The village lies in Tiruppattur taluk, about 12 km northwest of Karaikudi, roughly 70–75 km northeast of Madurai and a similar distance from Tiruchirappalli (Trichy).

Pillaiyarpatti Temple Darshan Timings

The temple keeps two darshan sessions each day. The morning session opens early for the dawn rituals; the temple closes around midday and reopens in the late afternoon for the evening poojas. Timings can be extended on festival days such as Vinayaka Chaturthi.

These hours are per the HR&CE temple listing; some sources note the evening close at 8:15–8:30 PM, so treat the exact closing time as approximate and confirm on the official portal, especially during festivals and the Aadi/Vinayaka Chaturthi periods.

Daily Poojas and Abhishekam Schedule

Like most classical Tamil temples, Pillaiyarpatti follows a five-time (panchakala) daily pooja routine. Abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) is performed at set times, and devotees can usually witness it as part of darshan. The approximate schedule is below — exact minutes shift with sunrise/sunset and festival calendars, so verify locally on the day of your visit.

Special abhishekam and archanai on behalf of a devotee are typically arranged at the temple’s ticket counter on site. If an online seva facility is offered, it will be through the temple’s own official website — use only that channel and avoid third-party reseller pages.

Seva / Pooja Prices — What Is Officially Published

General darshan at Pillaiyarpatti is free of charge. For paid sevas such as special abhishekam, archanai, and archana with specific offerings, the temple sets nominal ticket rates that are collected at the counter. A single, fixed, publicly published price list is not consistently available across official sources, and rates are revised from time to time by the temple administration. Rather than quote figures that may be outdated, we recommend confirming the current seva and abhishekam charges directly at the temple counter or on the official temple / HR&CE portal at the time of your visit.

• General darshan: free.
• Special abhishekam / archanai: nominal ticketed charge, paid at the temple counter.
• Prices are periodically revised — always confirm the latest rate officially before planning.

How to Reach Pillaiyarpatti

Festivals

The temple’s biggest celebration is Vinayaka Chaturthi, observed over about ten days, with the grand chariot (ther) festival typically on the ninth day drawing large crowds from across the region. Other important observances include Pongal, Navratri and Maha Shivaratri (Thiruveesar, a Shiva shrine, is also carved in the same cave rock). Expect heavy footfall and extended queues on Chaturthi and on Tuesdays and Chaturthi tithi days each month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Pillaiyarpatti temple darshan timings?

The temple is generally open 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – about 8:00 PM daily. Timings may be extended on festival days.

Is there an entry fee for darshan?

No. General darshan of Karpaga Vinayagar is free. Only special sevas and abhishekam carry a nominal ticket charge.

Can I book abhishekam or seva online?

Any online seva facility, if available, is offered only through the temple’s official website. Many devotees arrange special abhishekam at the temple counter on site. Confirm the current option on the official portal before your visit.

How much does a special abhishekam cost?

The temple charges a nominal ticket rate collected at its counter. A fixed public price list is not consistently published and rates are revised periodically, so confirm the latest amount officially.

Which is the nearest railway station and airport?

Karaikudi Junction (~12 km) is the nearest railway station; Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) airport (~73 km) is the nearest airport, with Madurai airport ~100 km away.

What is the temple famous for?

It is one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest Ganesha shrines — a 7th-century rock-cut cave temple whose Karpaga Vinayagar has a rare two-armed, right-curved-trunk (valampuri) form. It is a major Vinayaka Chaturthi center.

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Sources & last verified (July 2026)

• Tamil Nadu HR&CE — Arulmigu Karpaka Vinayagar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti (tid 35793): https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=35793
• Official temple site: https://www.pillayarpattitemple.com/
• Tamil Nadu Tourism — Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple: https://www.tamilnadutourism.com/sivagangai/temples/pillayarpatti-karpaga-vinayagar-temple-karaikudi.php
• Sivaganga District (Govt. of TN) — Pillayarpatti Temple: https://sivaganga.nic.in/tourist-place/pillayarpatti-temple/
• Wikipedia — Karpaka Vinayakar Temple (background/history): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karpaka_Vinayakar_Temple

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026