Daily Poojas Timing at Ayyappa Temple, Mahalingapuram, Chennai
The renowned Mahalingapuram Ayyappa Temple, dedicated to Lord Manikanda Swami (Ayyappa), is the first Ayyappa temple established in Chennai and follows the philosophy of universal love and brotherhood. Built in 1974 with traditional Kerala-style rituals, the temple has grown into a major spiritual center, especially during the Mandalam and Makara Vilakku seasons.
The temple complex also houses shrines for Ganesha, Muruga, Guruvayurappan, Navagrahas, Anjaneya, Garuda, Nagaraja, and Nagayakshi, attracting thousands of devotees throughout the year.
Daily Darshan Timings
Morning: 04:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evening: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Daily Pooja Schedule
Suprabatham: 06:30 AM
Deeparadhana (Morning): 07:00 AM
Uchikalam (Noon Pooja): 11:00 AM
Deeparadhana (Evening): 06:30 PM
Athazha Pooja: 08:00 PM
Sreebali: 08:20 PM
Temple Closes: 09:00 PM
The temple is located about 10 km from central Chennai, with easy access from Nungambakkam Railway Station and Chennai International Airport.
