Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruthani

Also known as: திருத்தணி சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில் · తిరుత్తణి సుబ్రహ్మణ్యస్వామి ఆలయం · तिरुत्तणि सुब्रह्मण्य स्वामी मंदिर

The Arupadai Veedu on a hill near Chennai, where Murugan is said to have cooled his anger after the war and married Valli.

Deity: Murugan (Subramaniya Swamy), Valli, Deivanai
Tradition: Murugan
Place: Thiruthani, Tiruvallur
State: Tamil Nadu
Sacred tank / theertham: Kalhara Theertham on the hilltop, said to be made by Indra.

Sthala Puranam

After he killed Surapadman, Murugan came to Tiruttani to cool his anger. The name is linked to 'seru' (anger) and 'thani' (to subside).

He married Valli here. Deivanai was married to him at Thiruparankundram.

One of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Arupadai Veedu).
Murugan holds a vajra vel (thunderbolt) here, instead of the usual vel, and has an elephant (Airavata) as his mount.
A scar on his chest is said to come from the war with the asuras.
There are 365 steps up the Thanigai hill. The main gopuram is nine-tiered.
Shrines of Durga and Bhairava. Bhairava is shown with four dogs that stand for the Vedas.
Surasamharam is not celebrated here, since the anger is said to have gone.

By airChennai Airport, about 90 km.

By trainTiruttani station on the Chennai–Arakkonam line. Suburban and express trains stop here.

By roadAbout 85 km from Chennai, on the way to Tirupati. Frequent buses. Vehicles can go up the hill, or you can climb the steps.

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Location is approximate.

Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
Many pilgrims go from here to Tirupati. The two are about 70 km apart.
The step climb is long. Start early in summer.

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