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Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruttani | |
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அருள்மிகு சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி திருக்கோயில் | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thiruvallur |
Deity | Murugan |
Festivals | Aadi Kirthika |
Location | |
Location | Tiruttani |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 13°10′18.6″N 79°36′13.57″E / 13.171833°N 79.6037694°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Tamil architecture |
Website | |
tiruttanimurugan.hrce.tn.gov.in |
The Subramaniya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple, on the hill of Tiruttani, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Murugan. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. It is fifth among the six abodes of Murugan (Arupadai Vidu) The other five are Palani Murugan Temple, Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Tiruttani is 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Chennai. It is the only adobe located within the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area limit. During the Sangam era, Tiruttani was known as Kundruthoradal. After killing the asura Tarakasura in Tiruchendur, he came here to subside his anger, so Surasamharam is not conducted here.[citation needed]
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