* The Maragatha (Emerald) Lingam at Tiruchengode is a rare, self-manifested form of Shiva Lingam that devotees can see only during the Tamil month of Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January).
* This special darshan event happens once a year in Margazhi and attracts many devotees because outside this period the Emerald Lingam is usually not visible for darshan.
📜 Special Darshan (Margazhi) Timings
During Margazhi month, the temple arranges special timings to worship and view the Maragatha Lingam:
🕑 Maragazhi Special Darshan Timing (Typical)
*3:30 AM – 7:00 AM — Maragatha Lingam darshan & abishekam* on the hill temple.
🙏 Devotees are *generally allowed in this time window* to see and participate in the special early-morning pujas dedicated to the Emerald Lingam.
Note: Times can vary slightly depending on the year and temple announcements, so you might want to check locally before you go.
🛕 Temple Where It Happens
Arulmigu Thiru Ardhanareeswarar Temple – This is the famous hill temple in Tiruchengode where the Maragatha Lingam darshan takes place. The temple generally opens daily for regular worship as per standard timings (e.g., morning & evening sessions), but the Margazhi special darshan of the Emerald Lingam happens only in the early hours as noted above.
🕉️ Regular Temple Timings (General)
Even outside Margazhi month, the temple has standard darshan times like most South Indian temples:
• **Morning:** ~6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• **Evening:** ~4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
and **multiple daily pujas** like Kalasanthi and Sayaratchai follow regular schedules.
If you plan a visit specifically for the **Maragatha Lingam darshan**, aim to come **during Margazhi (approx mid-Dec — mid-Jan)** and be prepared to reach the temple **early in the morning (around 3:30–7:00 AM)** for the special darshan hours.
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