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✦ Karthigai Deepam Mahotsavam — Grand celebration on 26 Nov. All devotees welcome.✦ Monthly Krithigai Abhishekam every full-moon phase from 6:00 AM.✦ Annadhanam sponsors invited for the coming Skanda Sashti festival.✦ Live streaming of Suprabhatham begins daily at 5:45 AM.✦ Karthigai Deepam Mahotsavam — Grand celebration on 26 Nov. All devotees welcome.✦ Monthly Krithigai Abhishekam every full-moon phase from 6:00 AM.✦ Annadhanam sponsors invited for the coming Skanda Sashti festival.✦ Live streaming of Suprabhatham begins daily at 5:45 AM.
Ponmalai Sri MuruganTemple · Krishnagiri
Lord Murugan adorned with garlands at Ponmalai Sri Murugan Temple
PONMALAI MURUGAN · KRISHNAGIRI

Ponmalai Sri Murugan Temple

Experience the divine blessings of Lord Murugan and stay connected with temple festivals, poojas, and community activities.

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A sacred welcome to every devotee

For generations, Ponmalai Sri Murugan Temple has been a hill of prayer and refuge. Whether you visit for a quiet darshan or for the grand mahotsavam, may the vel of Lord Murugan guide your path.

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Temple Timings

Monday – Sunday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Krithigai / Pournami: Extended till 9:30 PM · Festival Days: As per Mahotsavam schedule Call +91 80565 72815 for any Pooja request

Where We Are

People of Mallinayanapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. Easily reachable from Bangalore, Salem and Hosur.

Daily Suprabhatham

Every Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM followed by Ganapathi Pooja and Abhishekam.

Daily Schedule

Poojas performed with tradition

Aachariyars perform the rituals following age-old Agama shastras.

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morning Kalam

  • Temple Opening6:00 AM
  • Suprabhatham6:00 AM
  • Ganapathi Homam & Abhishekam6:30 AM
  • Alankaram8:00 AM
  • Archana9:00 AM
  • Deeparadhana12:00 PM
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Evening Kalam (Based On Request)

  • Temple Reopening4:30 PM
  • Sayaratchai Pooja6:00 PM
  • Deepa Aradhana7:30 PM
  • Temple Closing8:30 PM
Mahotsavam

Upcoming festivals

Six major Murugan festivals and monthly Krithigai are celebrated throughout the year.

January – February (Thai month)

Thaipusam

Grand kavadi procession honouring Lord Murugan's vel. Devotees carry paal kudam and offer sacred vows.

Kavadi procession · Special abhishekam · Annadhanam
March – April

Panguni Uthiram

Celebrates the divine marriage of Lord Murugan and Devasena with a majestic Kalyana Utsavam.

Kalyanotsavam · Ther procession
May – June

Vaikasi Visakam

Marks the birth star of Lord Murugan. Ten days of continuous abhishekam and cultural programmes.

10-day festival · Cultural evenings
October – November

Skanda Sashti

Six days of soorasamharam commemorating Murugan's victory over evil. Rooted in ancient tradition.

Soorasamharam · Fasting · Annadhanam
November – December

Karthigai Deepam

The festival of lights lit throughout the temple prakaram — an unforgettable sight for every devotee.

Mahadeepam · Lamp lighting
Every month

Monthly Krithigai

Special abhishekam and alankaram on Krithigai nakshatram, Lord Murugan's birth star.

Abhishekam · Deeparadhana
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Upcoming Events

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26 Nov 2026
Karthigai Deepam Mahotsavam
5:00 AM – 9:30 PM · Main Sanctum & Prakaram
05 Dec 2026
Monthly Krithigai Abhishekam
6:00 AM onwards · Moolasthanam
22 Dec 2026
Annadhanam Sponsorship Day
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM · Community Hall

Latest News

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18 Nov 2026
Karthigai Deepam Preparations Underway
Temple committee begins arrangements for the grand Karthigai Deepam. Volunteers required for lamp arrangement and prasadam distribution.
02 Nov 2026
New LED Illumination Around Rajagopuram
Thanks to devotee contributions, the outer prakaram now glows with warm LED lighting for evening darshan.
10 Oct 2026
Annadhanam Extended to 300 Devotees Daily
With rising support from patrons, our daily Annadhanam service now serves 300 devotees on all festival days.

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Ponmalai Sri Murugan Temple

People of Mallinayanapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India

Office hours
Monday – Sunday: 8:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Phone
+91 9845659980 +91 9845167433 +91 80565 72815
Email
contact@ponmalaimurugan.in
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