Verified darshan timings, how to reach, aarti schedules and honest planning notes for 9 temples, with the seasonal closures most sites miss. Pick a temple below or scan the timings at a glance.

Puri, Odisha

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Vijayanagara, Karnataka

Kheda, Gujarat

Mehsana, Gujarat

Vadodara, Gujarat

Kutch, Gujarat

Mehsana, Gujarat

Panchmahal, Gujarat
| Temple | District | Darshan timings | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konark | Puri | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, all days | Puri, approx 35 km |
| Brihadeeswarar | Thanjavur | 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (midday break) | Thanjavur Junction, approx 2 km |
| Virupaksha | Vijayanagara | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM (midday break approx 12:30 to 3:30 PM for the sanctum) | Hosapete (Hospet) Junction, approx 12 to 13 km |
| Galteshwar Mahadev | Kheda | See guide | See guide |
| Hatkeshwar Mahadev | Mehsana | See guide | Vadnagar (VDG), about 2 km |
| Kayavarohan Lakulish | Vadodara | See guide | See guide |
| Koteshwar & Narayan Sarovar | Kutch | See guide | Bhuj, approx 160 km |
| Modhera | Mehsana | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all days | Mehsana Jn, approx. 25 km |
| Pavagadh Mahakali | Panchmahal | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM daily (24 hrs during Navratri) | Champaner Road Junction (approx 13 km to base) |