Tiruttani Murugan Temple

Tiruttani Murugan Temple which is 66 km from Tirupati is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. Aadi Krithika will be celebrated in a grand. Kavadi festival will be celebrated during the months of Apr-May.

Tiruttani Murugan Temple Legends

Once Narada, on his visit to Kailasa, presented twinkle mango to Siva Paravathi and requested them not to cut this mango as it may lose it’s spiritual powers. As the fruit can’t be cut, Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi can’t have this fruit so they decided to offer this to one of their Sons, Murugan and Ganesha, who goes around the world thrice. Murugan went on his Vehicle peacock, Ganesha was confused as his vehicle is rat and will move slowly. Murugan reached kailasa to collect mango, after completing the circles, to his surprise it is already offered to Ganesha. Knowing the answer from Narada, that Ganesha circled thrice to Siva Parvati, who were their world, murugan felt that he had been cheated and left Kailasa and started living on the Earth at Palani hills and then moved to Tiruttani Hills for peace.

It is said that, Lord Murugan want to Sri Valli, daughter of the King Nambiranjan. He sought help from Ganesha, who then frightened Srivalli by becoming an wild elephant. Murugan saved her from the elephant and expressed his wish to marry, srivalli expressed her willingness and they both got married here.

It is said that Indra (God for Heaven) offered Sandalwood Stone as part of marriage gift. Till today, Sandalwood paste applied to the Lord will be prepared on this stone.

Another interesting story attached with this temple, Lord Murugan who got married to Devasena, daughter of Indra (God for Heaven), received Iravath as a marriage gift. As Irvath started moving, Murugan noticed that Indra’s wealth started decreasing. Noticing this, Murugan decided to return his gift, for which Indra didn’t not accept. Indra then requested Murugan, that his wealth will be retained, if the Iravath face towards Him (Indra). That is the reason,  why the elephant image here at this temple facing towards East.

During the battle with Tarakasura, Lord Murugan received the injury from the discus thrown by the him. Even now we can see the hollow region at the main idol’s chest. It is also said that, Lord Murugan gifted this discus to Lord Vishnu.

Lord Sri Rama on his way back to Ayodhya, offered prayers to Lord Siva at Rameswaram to get rid of his sin in killing Ravana. Ravana was a Brahman, so he needs to get of rid of the sin Brahmattti Dosham (killing a Brahman). After which to attain peace of mind, Rama prayed for Murugan here.

Legend dates back to Mahabharatha times, when Pandavas exiled from their empire. Arjuna during his South India journey, offered prayers to Lord Murugan here and received his blessings.

Tiruttani Murugan Temple History

It is known from the inscriptions on the temple walls that this temple was built by Pallava kings during 9th  – 10th century CE. Later this temple was renovated by the Chola kings.

Tiruttani Murugan Temple Timings: 5 am till 9 pm

Darshan starts at 6 am .

Tiruttani Murugan Temple Dress Code

Normal Pant and Shirt is allowed. Any decent outfit is considered.

Not to wear Western outfit – Short skirts, Night pants, shorts etc.

How to reach Tiruttani Murugan Temple ?

  1. From Tirupati Temple is 66 km away. Any bus which goes to Chennai in the Puttur and Nagari Route goes via tiruttani
  2. Train which runs from Tirupati to Chennai and vice versa, runs via Tiruttani. Daily trains are available from Tirupati at regular intervals.
  3. Nearest airport is at Tirupati which is 62 km away.

Tiruttani Murugan Temple

51 comments

  1. Plz provide the valid mobile number…the given num is not responding

  2. What are the important abhishekas performed at the temple

  3. We will arrive at 1:00pm to thiruthani.is temple open or not for darshan?

  4. Anuradha Khandekar

    Hi, What all puja’s are been performed in Tiruttani Murugan temple?

    • respected madam,
      in Tiruttani Murugan temple there are several pooja’s which are:
      Kala Sandhi Pooja 08.00 A.M
      Uchala kala Pooja 12.00 P.M
      Sayaratchai Pooja 05.00 P.M
      Ardhajama Pooja 08.00 P.M
      Palliarai Pooja 08.45 P.M
      Kalasandhi Pooja:
      Period Time
      Sunday Morning 05.00 A.M
      Tuesday Morning 05.00 A.M
      1. Panjamiruthia Abisegam 1500 /- Rs.
      2. Thirukalyanam urchavam 2000 /- Rs.
      3. Sandhanakaapau 4000 /- Rs.
      4. Thanga Kavasam 500 /- Rs.
      5. Keadayam Urchavam 1000 /- Rs.
      6. Golden Chariot 2000 /- Rs.
      7. Velli Thear Urchavam 3500 /- Rs.
      8. Velli Myil And Other Vechicel 3500 /- Rs.
      9. Sahacranama Archanai 400 /- Rs.
      10. Monthly Kriuthikai Ticket (One year) 500 /- Rs.
      11. Annadhannam(Per Day) 2500 /- Rs.
      12. Annadhannam (Yearly Once) 25000 /- Rs.

      Note : Festival periods pooja time will be changed.

      thank you

    • Anuradha Khandekar

      Hi Sir,

      Thank you for the response, do we need to book in advance for any of this puja

      And also is there any specific puja for delay in marriage

  5. How many members allowed evening abishekam

  6. Hi Sir, can you pl confirm Abhishekam ticket for me on 1-8-2017 at 5am. No response for my phone call & I failed to do it online.
    Thankyou

    • HI MAdam,

      On arrival you can get the tickets at the counter only if online tickets are not available.

      Thanks

  7. Sir can you plese tell me how reach tiruttani temple from tiruttani railway station

  8. Hlo sir/madam,
    Is there any kumkumarchana pooja that can be performed at tiruttani? If yes, what is the timing at which it is performed and how about the tickets?

  9. ruthramaravan v k n ilango

    giving information through chat …is nice

  10. Can you tell the temple timing on Saturday

  11. Grandhi Ravi Kumar

    Hi sir,

    Can I have Temple timing on weekdays and weekends? So that, I can plan my trip from Chennai.

    And last but not least, how to reach tittani from Chennai?

    Thanks & Regards,
    G Ravi Kumar

    • HI Sir,

      Buses are frequently available from chennai also you can catch the buses via tirutani from chennai to tirupathi and timings are 6 am to 8pm

      Thanks

  12. Is Jeans allowed inside the temple ?

  13. I want to perform mayilvahana utsav in March 10th.
    Please let me know details

  14. can elderly people climb 365 steps? can the devotees go by vecicle up the hill?

  15. Whether temple will be open from 12 pm to 4 pm on sunday

  16. Is there allow marriage ? Any places r there for doing marraige

  17. How to take kavadi?? Shud we make own kavadi or purchase from somewhere?? Can it be done on Saturday or Sunday?? Wat s d proceedings

  18. Balajisingh Takur

    At temple tonsure available or not

  19. Kadiyala Subrahmanyam

    Is there any bus facility to temple Hill?

  20. Any break time after uchuikLapooja (temple closing for general darshan after lunch)

  21. Halo sir tirupati nundi vachhe buses swamy konda paiki vastaya ?cheppagalara sir.

  22. Sir, i want kritika abhishekam tickets for November when it will available to buy

  23. Wonderful experience. I had few doubts to be clarified with regard to darsan and timings of temple and dress code. I contacted customer support team thru chat and received prompt reply. I am very happy and totally at ease. I feel all the famous temples should have this fecility. Thanks to Lord Murugan and the support team and administration.

  24. sir, is there any devastanam rooms available for online booking please?

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      Yes devasthanam rooms are available there is no online booking , you need to get that directly on arrival .
      Thank you.