Basara Temple Timings, Poojas & Entry Fee Details 2025
Basara Saraswathi Temple Timings
| Temple Activity | Timing |
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| Temple Opening | 4:00 AM |
| Suprabhata Seva | 4:00 AM – 4:30 AM |
| Sarva Darshan (Morning) | 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Temple Break | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
| Sarva Darshan (Evening) | 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Temple Closing | 8:30 PM |
Poojas and Sevas at Basara Saraswathi Temple
The Basara Saraswathi Temple is most renowned for its spiritual significance in initiating education through the Aksharabhyasam ceremony. Apart from that, several daily and special poojas and sevas are performed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Saraswathi, Lakshmi, and Kali who are believed to reside together in this temple.
Here’s a complete list of major poojas and sevas at the temple:
1. Aksharabhyasam (Vidya Arambham Ceremony)
One of the most popular rituals in Basara, performed for children starting their formal education.
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Purpose: To bless the child with wisdom and learning
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Ideal Age: 2 – 5 years
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Timings: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM (daily except Amavasya)
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Fee: ₹100 to ₹250 (varies depending on crowd and queue type)
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Procedure: Child is made to write the first letters (like "Om") in rice with the help of a priest
Devotees are advised to reach early in the morning to avoid long queues.
2. Sri Saraswathi Devi Pooja
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Purpose: For students and devotees seeking blessings in academics, music, and art
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Timings: Throughout the day
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Fee: ₹50 – ₹100
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Includes: Archana, recitation of Saraswathi Ashtottaram
3. Kumkumarchana
A sacred pooja performed especially by women to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga/Kali.
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Purpose: Health, prosperity, and well-being of family
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Timings: Morning and evening hours
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Fee: ₹30 – ₹50
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Performed by: Women devotees in the sanctum area
4. Sri Chakra Archana
A powerful ritual performed with the Sri Chakra symbol to invoke divine energy.
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Purpose: For overall prosperity, success, and spiritual upliftment
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Fee: ₹150 – ₹200
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Timings: As per temple schedule or by special request
5. Lakshmi Devi & Kali Matha Pooja
As Basara Temple houses all three goddesses (Saraswathi, Lakshmi, and Kali), you can also perform:
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Lakshmi Archana – For wealth and success
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Kali Pooja – For protection and strength
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Fee: Varies (₹50 to ₹100 per archana)
6. Annadanam (Free Food Donation)
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Daily Timing: 10:30 AM onwards
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For Devotees: Free meals served at the temple annadana hall
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Sponsorship: Devotees can also contribute and sponsor annadanam
Entry Fee & Aksharabhyasam Charges
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| General Entry (Darshan) | Free |
| Special Entry Darshan | ₹50 |
| Aksharabhyasam Ticket | ₹100 – ₹250 |
| VIP Entry (Optional) | ₹100 (if available on festivals) |
How to Reach Basara Temple
By Train: Basar Railway Station is 1 km from temple
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By Road: 210 km from Hyderabad; TSRTC buses available
By Air: Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad