Temple Darshan Guide: booking, timings and rules
What people ask most before darshan at India's big temples — where to book tickets, how much they cost, when the aarti is, helicopters and ropeways, what you can carry — all in one place, checked only against official sources. Every temple page also has today's live darshan.
Choose a temple
- Mahakal, UjjainBhasma aarti booking, timings and rules
- Khatu Shyam, SikarAarti timings, route and mela
- Vaishno Devi, KatraHelicopter, yatra card and route
- Kashi Vishwanath, VaranasiSugam darshan, Mangla aarti and rules
- Ram Mandir, AyodhyaTimings, passes and rules
- Kedarnath–BadrinathKapat dates, helicopter and registration
- Siddhivinayak, MumbaiTimings, Tuesday and aarti
- Tirupati Balaji₹300 ticket, free darshan and dress code
- Kainchi Dham, NainitalRoute, shuttle and rules
At a glance — fees and where to book
| Temple | Darshan / ticket | Official booking |
|---|---|---|
| Mahakal, Ujjain | Bhasma aarti ₹200, sheeghra darshan ₹250 | shrimahakaleshwar.mp.gov.in |
| Khatu Shyam | Free, no ticket | — |
| Vaishno Devi | Yatra card free; helicopter ₹2,320 one way | online.maavaishnodevi.org |
| Kashi Vishwanath | Sugam darshan ₹300, Mangla aarti ₹500 | shrikashivishwanath.org |
| Ram Mandir, Ayodhya | Darshan and all passes free | online.srjbtkshetra.org |
| Kedarnath–Badrinath | Registration free; helicopter from ₹6,390 | heliyatra.irctc.co.in |
| Siddhivinayak, Mumbai | Darshan free | siddhivinayak.org |
| Tirupati Balaji | Sarva darshan free, Special Entry ₹300 | ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in |
| Kainchi Dham | Free; shuttle on weekends | — |
Information checked: October 26, 2026. Fees and rules keep changing — check the official website before paying.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book the Mahakal bhasma aarti?
On the temple's official website shrimahakaleshwar.mp.gov.in, ₹200 per person — up to one month ahead, plus tatkal booking at 8 AM the day before. Full details
How do I book the Vaishno Devi helicopter?
Only on the Shrine Board's website online.maavaishnodevi.org; ₹2,320 one way (reported to become about ₹2,700 from November 1, 2026). Full details
When will the Kedarnath doors close?
On November 11, 2026 (Bhai Dooj); Badrinath's on November 16, 2026. Full details
How much is Kashi Vishwanath sugam darshan?
₹300 per person; Mangla aarti ₹500. Full details
What are the darshan timings at the Ram Mandir?
General darshan from 7 AM to about 9:15 PM; all passes free. Full details
Where is the Tirupati ₹300 ticket booked?
Only on TTD's website ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in or the TTD app, about three months ahead. Full details
Is there VIP darshan at Khatu Shyam?
No, darshan is free and there is one queue for everyone. Full details
Does Kainchi Dham have live darshan?
There is no official live broadcast at present. Full details
How do I avoid websites selling VIP darshan in a temple's name?
Book only on the temple's or the government's official website (listed in the table above), and never send money to an agent on WhatsApp.