The Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, popularly known as the Vellore Golden Temple. It is a spiritual marvel in Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. It’s famed for its 1500 kg gold foil architecture. If you’re planning a visit, this guide details Vellore Golden Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas to make your pilgrimage seamless and divine.
Vellore Golden Temple Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days:
- Morning: 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- General Darshan: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Festival Days (Navratri, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Diwali):
- Extended hours: 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Ticket Counter: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM (no tickets issued post 7:00 PM).
General Darshan is free, but Sheegra Darshan (₹100-₹300) and VIP Darshan (₹500-₹1000) offer quicker access.
Pooja Timings:
- Abhishekam: 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM (₹3006 daily, ₹5004 on Fridays).
- Kumkum Archana: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (₹504 per person).
- Swarna Pushpa Archana: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (₹1008 per person, ₹1508 for couples).
- Sri Suktha Homam: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (₹3000, prosperity ritual).
- Chandi Homam: New Moon Day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM (₹12,500, 5 members).
Special poojas like Pournami Yagam (Full Moon Day, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, ₹50,000) are held monthly.
Aarti Timings:
- Morning Aarti: 7:30 AM (post-Abhishekam, 30 mins).
- Maha Aarti: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (₹500 per person).
- Night Aarti: 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM (with Naivedyam).
The Maha Aarti at 6:00 PM, with 1008 lamps (Sahasra Deepam), is a must-see, arrive by 5:45 PM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Sri Vastram Seva: 7:00 AM (₹10,008, silk saree offering, 4 devotees).
- Go Pooja Seva: 6:00 PM (₹300, cow worship, 1 devotee).
- Annadanam Seva: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (₹5000, feeds 1000+ daily).
- Vedaparayana Seva: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (₹250, Vedic recitation).
Book sevas at temple counters or Contact 0416-2206500 for details.
How to Reach Vellore Golden Temple:
- By Road: 8 km from Vellore Bus Stand (Bus No. 8, ₹10-₹20). 120 km from Tirupati.
- By Train: Katpadi Junction (15 km).
- By Air: Tirupati Airport (128 km) or Chennai Airport (135 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti/kurta. Women: Saree/churidar. No shorts or midis.
- Best Time: October-March (20-30°C). Avoid April-May for heat (40°C).
- Note: No mobiles or photography inside, Use cloakroom.