Attukal Temple Timings

Attukal Temple, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. Known for the Attukal Pongala festival, it attracts millions of devotees annually.

Opening & Closing Timings

The temple opens at 4:30 AM and closes at 8:30 PM daily. On special occasions and festivals, the timings might vary.

Regular Darshan Timings Schedule

Session	Start Time	End Time
Morning Darshan	4:30 AM	12:00 PM
Afternoon Darshan	12:30 PM	4:30 PM
Evening Darshan	5:00 PM	8:30 PM

Darshan Plans

Ritual Name	Cost (INR)
Archana	50
Abhishekam	200
Special Pooja	500
Sahasranama Archana	1000

Prasadam Rates

| Prasadam

Prasadam Name	Cost (INR)
Payasam	30
Laddu	20
Appam	25
Aravana	35

Special Darshan Timings

During major festivals like Attukal Pongala, special darshan and pooja timings are announced. These festivals attract a significant number of devotees, and the temple remains open for extended hours.

Average Waiting Time

The average waiting time for darshan varies from 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the day and crowd.

Peak Hours

Time of Day	Peak Hours
Morning	6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening	5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Temple Etiquette

Dress Code: Traditional attire is recommended. Men should wear dhoti or trousers with a shirt. Women should wear sarees or salwar kameez.
Photography: Photography and mobile phone usage are prohibited inside the temple premises.

Directions to Temple

Address: Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Attukal, Manacaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695009, India
Google Maps Link

Transportation

From Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station: 3 km (Taxi, Auto-rickshaw)
From Trivandrum International Airport: 7 km (Taxi, Bus)
Local Buses: Frequent buses are available from various parts of Thiruvananthapuram to the temple.

Official Website

Nearby Temples

Temple Name	Distance from Attukal Temple
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple	4 km
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple	3 km
Sreekanteswaram Temple	5 km