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Tiruttani temple

Tiruttani is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya and is situated in Tiruvallur district on a hillock. Three Hundred and Sixty five Steps lead to the shrine, each step representing a day of the year. Tiruttani is the Fifth Padai Veedu of Lord Muruga.

Lord Murugan fiercely fight with Surapadma at Tiruchendur, the anger of Muruga wanted to reduce his anger. He reached Tiruttani Hill to reduce his anger, that is why Tiruttani is called as Thanigai malai. Tiruttani is also known as Purnagiri, Kshanikachalam, Mooladri, Neelotpala.

How To Reach

Tiruttani temple is 13 km from Arokkanam Railway Junction; 43 km from Kancheepuram and 84 km from Chennai. Tirupathi is about 66 km from Tiruttani.