Tiruttani Introduction

Tiruttani is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan and is situated in Tiruvallur district. Tiruttani is the 5th Padai Veedu of Lord Murugan. It is 85 km away from north west Chennai . The temple is situated on a small hill. Three Hundred and Sixty five Steps lead to the shrine, each step representing a day of the year

Lord Murugan fiercely fights with Sura padma at Thiruchendur, the anger of murugan wanted to reduce his anger. He reached Tiruttani Hill to reduce his anger,that is why Tiruttani is called as Thiruthanigai Malai. Tiruttani is also known by many other names. That is Poorana giri, Kshani kachalam, Mooladri, Neelotpala.

Tiruttani temple is located on Chennai–Mumbai Railway route. It is about 12 Km North from Arakkonam Railway Junction; 42 Kms North from Kancheepuram and 85 Km West from Chennai (Via Tiruvallur),Tirupathi is about 68 Km, North from Tiruttani. Convenient and good transport facilities by road and Train are available from Tiruttani to all parts of the country.