It is a Hindu temple. It is dedicated to Lord Muruga. Located on the hills of Thiruttani, Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu State in India, Thiruttani temple is also known as Thiruttani Murugan temple.
The hill has 365 steps, indicating 365 days of the year. It is fifth among six abodes of Lord Muruga. The other five are Palani Murugan Temple, Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Information on Thiruttani temple timings, festivals, and transport is specified below.
The distance from Chennai to Thiruttani is 87 km. Earlier it was called Thiruveragam. The history of Thiruttani temple states that the temple has been mentioned in the Sangam period work composed by Nakkeerar. It has been patronized by the Vijayanagar rulers and local chieftains and Zamindars.
Thiruttani Temple Timings
Thiruttani temple timings are 5:45 AM in the morning to 9:00 PM in the evening regularly. It is only on special days that the temple is open full days.
Is the Thiruttani temple open or not? Thiruttani Murugan temple is open for worship all the days of the week.
Thiruttani Temple Festival
The various festivals celebrated in the Thiruttani temple are the monthly Kiruthikais, Aadi Krittika, float festival, Bhramotsavam, Valli Kalyanam, the Skanda Sashti, and the 31 December New Year Step Festival. Thiruttani temple timings for the festivals vary according to the type of festival.
Thiruttani Murugan Temple Online Booking
For online booking of darshan in Thiruttani Murugan temple, please visit www.tiruttanigaimurugan.tnhrc.org.in
How to Reach Thiruttani Murugan Temple?
By Air
Tirupati is not well connected to other major cities of the country via regular flights. The nearest airport is in Tirupati at a distance of 50 km.
By Train
The nearest railway station is at Kanchipuram, which is located at a distance of 39 km.
By Road
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operates frequent buses from locations including Chennai, Salem, Bangalore, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Arakkonam, Chittoor, Kanchipuram, etc.
