Annadanam
அன்னதானம்
Free meals for all devotees at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. An ancient tradition of serving food as offering to Lord Ranganatha.
Timings
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Every 40 minutes batch
Cost
FREE
Open to all devotees
Per Batch
~200
Persons per 40-min batch
Batch Timings
Meals are served in batches every 40 minutes. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your preferred batch.
Menu
Unlimited Servings
அளவற்ற உணவு
- ✓ Rice (சாதம்)
Unlimited servings
- ✓ Sambar (குழம்பு)
Lentil-vegetable stew
- ✓ Rasam (ரசம்)
Tangy pepper soup
- ✓ Buttermilk (மோர்)
Spiced yogurt drink
Always Served
Any Two Vegetables
ஏதேனும் இரண்டு
- • Poriyal (பொரியல்)
- • Kootu (கூட்டு)
- • Varuval (வருவல்)
- • Keerai (கீரை)
Sunday Special
ஞாயிறு சிறப்பு
- ★ Appalam (அப்பளம்)
- ★ Payasam (பாயாசம்)
Location & Facilities
Annadanam Hall (Bhojanashala)
Located within the temple complex, near the 4th prakaram
Follow signs for "Annadanam" or ask temple staff
Waiting Hall
Comfortable waiting area with chairs and fans
Wait here before your batch is called
Guidelines
✓ Do
- • Wash hands before eating
- • Sit in designated areas
- • Take only what you can finish
- • Maintain silence during meals
- • Leave the area clean
✗ Don't
- • Waste food
- • Take food outside the hall
- • Use mobile phones while eating
- • Cut queues
- • Create disturbance
Support Annadanam
🪙 Hundi (Donation Box)
Drop your contribution directly into the Hundi at the Annadanam hall. No minimum amount.
🧾 Donation with Receipt
Donate at the counter to receive an official receipt.
Minimum: ₹50
Every contribution helps feed devotees visiting the temple. அன்னதானம் செய்வது புண்ணியம்.
💡 Tip for Those Sensitive to Spice
தனிப்பட்ட கருத்து: காரம் குறைவாக சாப்பிட்டு பழகியவர்களுக்கு இங்கு சாப்பிடும்போது காரம் அதிகமாக தெரியலாம்.
Tip: When mixing rice, take a smaller portion first. Let the servers pour sambar/rasam for that amount. Then add more plain rice on the side to balance the spice level.