Tiruttani is one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga and is situated in
Tiruvallur district. Tiruttani is the 5th Padai Veedu of Lord Muruga. 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 Muruga fiercely fights 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 Thiru Thanigai Malai. Tiruttani is
also known by many other names. That is Pooranagiri, Kshani kachalam,
Mooladri, Neelotpala.
Tiruttani temple is located on Chennai - Mumbai Railway route. It is about
12 Kms North from Arakkonam Railway Junction; 42 Kms North from Kancheepuram
and 85 Kms West from Chennai (Via Tiruvallur). Tirupathi is about 69 Kms,
North from Tiruttani. Convenient and good transport facilities by road and
Train are available from Tiruttani to all parts of the country.
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