Kamakhya Temple timings
The Devalaya publishes a short day. The Pithasthana is bathed at 5:30 AM and the nitya puja follows at 6:00 AM; the temple door opens for devotees at 8:00 AM. It closes at 1:00 PM for the cooked offering, which is then shared with devotees, reopens at 2:30 PM, and closes for the night at 5:15 PM. The aarati of the goddess is at 7:30 PM. On special days, such as during Durga Puja, the door opens later, at 9:00 AM, and closes at sunset.
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Kamakhya timings through the day
Best time for darshan. The door is open from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 17:15, so a morning arrival gives the most time. Avoid late June, when the temple is shut for Ambubachi and the reopening days bring the year's biggest crowd. Book special darshan online in advance if you want the shorter queue.
Kamakhya puja and aarati timings
Full daily schedule
The Devalaya's own programme for an ordinary day, published on its home page. A separate special-day programme is set out further down.
| Time | What happens | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30 | Snana of the Pithasthana | Ritual |
| 06:00 | Nitya puja | Ritual |
| 08:00 – 13:00 | Temple door open for devotees | Public darshan |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Door closed for cooked offerings to the goddess, then distributed to devotees | Closed to the public |
| 14:30 – 17:15 | Temple door open for devotees | Public darshan |
| 17:15 | Temple door closed for the night | Closed to the public |
| 19:30 | Aarati of the goddess | Ritual |
Kamakhya timings during festivals
Ambubachi Mela June
Temple closed for three days. In 2026, closed 23 to 25 June; special darshan and defence entry suspended on 26 and 27 June.
Durga Puja Ashwin (September/October)
A fortnight from Krishna Navami to Shukla Navami; on special days the door opens at 09:00 and closes at sunset.
Manasa Puja From Shravan Sankranti
Three days in the natmandir, with the Deodhani dance.
How to read the Kamakhya schedule
Kamakhya closes earlier than most large temples, and the one annual closure is absolute. Those two facts shape a visit more than the clock does.
Not earlier Doors open
The morning rituals at 05:30 and 06:00 come before the doors open to devotees.
Closed Bhog
The door closes for the cooked offering to the goddess.
For the night Doors close
Much earlier than at most temples; the 19:30 aarati follows.
Different programme 09:00 to sunset
On special days such as Durga Puja, the door opens at 09:00 and closes at sunset.
June Three days closed
In 2026 the door was closed from 23 to 25 June and reopened on the morning of 26 June.
mkdonline.co.in Special darshan
Counter booking of special darshan tickets was discontinued; tickets are sold only through the official portal.
Not verified yet 4 items no official source publishes
- Whether devotees are admitted for the 19:30 aarati after the door closes at 17:15.
- Which days the Devalaya treats as special days with the later 09:00 opening.
- Queue times in the general line, which nobody outside the temple measures reliably.
- Ambubachi dates for 2027.
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What people ask about the schedule
Answered from the published schedule, and marked unverified where it is.
What time does Kamakhya Temple open?
The temple door opens for devotees at 8:00 AM. On special days it opens at 9:00 AM.
What time does Kamakhya Temple close?
The door closes for the night at 5:15 PM. On special days it closes at sunset.
Is Kamakhya closed in the afternoon?
Yes, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, for the cooked offering to the goddess.
When is the aarati at Kamakhya?
At 7:30 PM, according to the Devalaya's programme.
When is Kamakhya closed for Ambubachi?
For three days in June. In 2026 the door was closed from 23 to 25 June.
When does Kamakhya reopen after Ambubachi?
In 2026, on the morning of 26 June, after the ritualistic bath and daily puja.
Where do these timings come from?
From the programme on the Maa Kamakhya Devalaya's own website, read on the date shown under the table.
What is the best time for darshan?
The Devalaya publishes no crowd times. Arrive for the 08:00 opening or for the afternoon window from 14:30, remembering that the door closes at 17:15.
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