Tiruttani is one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga and is situated in Thiruvallur 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 Thiruvallur). Tirupathi is about 68 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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