Tiruttani

Tiruttani is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the main tourist centre in Thiruvallur district about 84 km from Chennai. Thiruthani Murugan Temple is one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga. Tiruttani is 15 km from Andhra Pradesh state. These steps represent the days of the year. Scriptures in this temple have traced this temple’s existence to over 2000 years old. The temple is also known as Kunruthor Adal, Thanigachalam, Santhipuri and Skandagiri. It is believed that Lord Murugan also known as Subramanya came to Tiruttani after a fierce battle with a demon called Soorapadman at Tiruchendur. Called Soorasamharam, this battle saw Lord Murugan defeating the demon. Legend has it that the demon then transformed into a peacock and became the lord’s vehicle.

It is situated amidst a range of hills with a dramatic panoramic view. The hill temple here is reached by a motorable road, and is also accessed through a flight of 365 steps. Lord Subramany, the presiding deity at the Tiruttani Temple, is found in a tranquil state. His consort Valli is also worshipped here. This temple also has a shrine for Lord Ganesha who is known here as ‘Abath Sahaya Vinayagar’. The temple also has five teerthams or divine water sources si