3/16/2024 0 Comments Thiruthani murugan temple![]() ![]() The iconography is maintained only in two places, namely, this temple and Tiruttani Murugan Temple. The white elephant, is considered a powerful, terror striking animal. The original animal mount of Murugan is believed to have been an elephant, compared to the peacock which is considered to be the most common mount. It has been patronized by the Vijayanagar rulers and local chieftains and zamindars. This temple has been mentioned in the Sangam period work Tirumurugaatruppadai composed by Nakkeerar. The origins of this temple, are buried in antiquity. Thiruttani is 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Chennai.Earlier Thiruttani was called as Thiruveragam,After correct Demon Tharagan(Soorasamharam) he got subsided his angry so here Kandha sasti festival(Soorasamharam) is not conducted. ![]() It is fifth among the six abodes of Lord Muruga (Aarupadai veedugal) The other five are Palani Murugan Temple, Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. ![]() Thiruthani Murugan temple is a Hindu temple, on the hill of Thiruttani, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Lord Muruga. ![]()
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