How to book Special darshan and archana at Meenakshi Amman, Madurai, TN

What it is

You can book Special darshan and archana at Meenakshi Amman online through the Tamil Nadu HR&CE temple portal.

How to book online

As listed on 2 October 2026: Archana and both special-entry options listed bookable dates 4–31 October 2026. A recurring quota-release rule is not listed.

Use Tamil Nadu HR&CE temple portal.

1. Choose Archana or a Special Entrance service, read its conditions and choose Book Now.
2. Select a bookable date and open its available ticket, enter devotee, address, contact and ID details, and complete the payment and e-ticket process.
3. The portal FAQ says successful e-tickets can be downloaded or retrieved using e-Ticket Verification.

Cost, cancellation and refund

As listed on 2 October 2026: Archana ₹5; Special Entrance Amman and Swamy ₹100; Special Entrance Amman or Swamy ₹50.

The portal FAQ says paid bookings are final, with no cancellation or refund. A successful payment with failed ticket booking is refunded by the bank within 3–5 bank working days.

Timings, reporting time, ID and documents, dress code

Timings

Special Entrance Amman and Swamy tickets may be used from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM on the booked date.

Reporting time

The official site does not list the reporting time.

ID and documents

The Special Entrance Amman and Swamy booking form lists Aadhaar Card as its proof type and asks for an ID proof number.

Dress code

The official site does not list the dress code.

Getting there

Madurai Railway Junction, 1.6 km in the official location table. The official location table lists an airport at 10.7 km, without naming it.