How To Book Hasanamba Temple Darshan 2026? Tickets, Timings & Entry Rules

In a country that has no dearth of temples, each more unique and historic than the last, Hasanamba Temple in Karnataka still manages to stand out. It is the only temple that is closed most of the year and only opens for around nine to 12 days after Diwali. However, among its claims to fame is the ghee lamp. When the sanctum sanctorum is opened, the lamp that was lit on the last day of the year before is found still burning, and the flower offerings remain fresh. Owing to the short period of time it is open to the public, booking a slot for darshan can be quite confusing. This unstumbled guide is to help you navigate precisely that.

Hasanamba Temple Opening Dates And Timings

The opening dates of the temple are as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The official opening day was on Thursday, the 29th of October. It is important to note, however, that though the rituals of door opening are performed on the first day, it is still not open to the public on this day.

The temple opens for public darshan today, the 30th of October. It will remain open for public darshan till Tuesday, the 10th of November. This means that the public will have a total of 12 days for darshan. The official closing day will be on Wednesday, the 11th of November.

Daily Darshan Time Slots

Temple Timings: 6 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 10:30 PM for the general public, administrative VIPs, and Designated Golden Card Pass Holders

Ticket Price Categories

There are a variety of ticket categories to choose from. You can choose the one that you can most comfortably afford, go for the free general entry, or for the paid fast-track queues depending on your preferred wait time.

General Free Darshan Queue

Price: Free

Wait Time: Three to six hours, depending on peak hours and weekends

Entry: Direct walk-in queue at the main temple entrance barricades.

INR 300 Special Entry Ticket

Price: INR 300

Wait Time: 1.5 to three hours

Entry: Grants access to a secondary fast-track line separate from the general crowd.

INR 1,000 Gold Pass Or VIP Ticket

Price: INR 1,000

Wait Time: 30 mins to 1.5 hours

Entry: Dedicated expedited VIP queue line closest to the sanctum. It also includes direct access and online Laddu prasad collection options.

Please note that it is mandatory to purchase tickets for all adults and children older than five years.

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How To Book Hasanamba Darshan Tickets Online

The District Administration of Hassan makes passes available online via official government portals and a dedicated WhatsApp chatbot service. 

Access The Booking Portal

Visit the official booking portal or the festival site. You can even book via WhatsApp by sending a ‘Hi’ to the official WhatsApp Chatbot number.

Choose Ticket Category And Quantity

Then, you have to choose your preferred ticket category so you can choose the desired date and time window within the active darshan schedule.

Enter Devotee Information

The visitor will need to input their details such as full name, phone number, and government ID. 

Complete Payment And Receive QR Pass

In order to finalize your booking, you need to finish the payment process by paying via a scannable QR code you receive on WhatsApp.

Bus Packages And KSTDC Special Trips

For travelers coming from Bengaluru or Mysuru, without private vehicles, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and KSRTC run direct, one-day tour packages:

Bengaluru To Hassan Package

This bus departs early in the morning at around 6 AM from Yeshwanthpura BMTC counter. The package includes round-trip AC bus transit, meals, regional temple stops such as Nuggehalli Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, and an included INR 1,000 VIP Darshan ticket.

Free City Shuttle Buses

If these packages are not for you, then you’d be glad to know that the Hassan District Administration runs free local shuttle buses around Hassan city center to transport elderly citizens, disabled devotees, and families smoothly to the queue gates.

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Summing Up

The Hasanamba Temple is one of the most unique places of worship in the country. People flock to it from far and wide in order to seek blessings from this holy shrine. If you’re visiting, make sure you book your tickets at a convenient time to avoid hassle.

Note: The information in this article is from verified sources online and as of the date of publication.