Thiruthani Murugan Temple is a popular Hindu temple situated on a hill at Thiruthani in Tamil Nadu. Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, is the main deity worshiped here. This is one of the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan, which is called Arupadaiveedu. Step numbering on the hill is 365 and, as told in the legend, represents 365 days of a year. The temple is said to have been built by the Pallavas kings in the 9th and 10th centuries and later restored by the Chola kings³. The temple is open from 5:45 AM in the morning till 9:00 PM in the evening. Poojas are performed by the priests throughout the day with high specialties.
The Thiruthani Murugan Temple is a devout site but also at the same time of immense historical and cultural significance. According to tradition, Lord Rama had come here to seek peace after he had defeated Ravana. Thousands of devotees throng the temple during Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram. The important poojas are Viswaroopa Pooja at 5:45 AM and Ardhajama Pooja at 8:00 PM. And the temple provides various sevas. For example, the Golden Chariot and Panchamritha Abhishekam in a price range of Rs. 500 to Rs. 10,000
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Overview of the Thiruthani Murugan Temple
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Thiruthani, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Deity | Lord Murugan (Karthikeya) |
| Significance | One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan |
| Historical Background | Built by Pallava kings (9th-10th century CE), renovated by Chola kings |
| Special Features | 365 steps representing the days of the year |
| Temple Timings | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Main Poojas | Viswaroopa Pooja, Kalasandhi Pooja, Uchikkala Pooja, Sayaraksha Pooja, Ardhajama Pooja, Palliyarai Pooja |
| Sevas | Silver Peacock Vahanam, Gold Kavasam, Sahasranama Archana, Sandal Kappu, Thirukalyana Urchavam, Golden Chariot, Panchamritha Abishekam, Silver Kavasam Sathupadi, Kedaya Urchavam |
| Nearest City | Kanchipuram |
| Nearest Airport | Tirupati (62 km away) |
| Accommodation | Limited options near the temple; better options in Tirupati |
Poojas Available in Thiruthani Murugan Temple Darshan
Viswaroopa Pooja
- Time: 5:45 AM – 6:00 AM
- Description: The first pooja of the day; it is the wake-up time of the deity and the first darshan, when the temple gates open, and people may go and have a peaceful darshan of Lord Murugan.
Kalasandhi Pooja
- Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Description: The pooja is performed to receive the god’s blessings for the good health and prosperity of the devotees. This pooja includes mantras’ chanting, offering flowers, fruits, and other things to the god.
Uchikkala Pooja
- Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Description: This day pooja offers to solicit the blessings of the deity for prosperity and success. This includes elaborate rituals and puja, with lamp lighting and chanting sacred texts.
Sayaraksha Pooja
Time : 5.00-6.00 PM
This night worship is performed to save the followers from any evil and bad event and to make them safe. In this, incense and flowers and other things are offered to the deities.
Ardhajama Pooja
- Timing: 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM
- Description: The pooja can be understood as closing for the day and seeking the deity’s blessings to have a good night, as the night may be calm.
This pooja was done by offering flowers, fruits, and other things to the deity.
Palliyarai Pooja
- Time: 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Description: Last pooja of the day when the deity is resting. The temple doors are closed after this pooja. Devotees get one more darshan of the deity for the day.
Abhishekam Timings of Thiruthani Murugan Temple Darshan
- Daily 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Description : Abhishekam is the ritual bathing of the deities with various sacred substances like milk, honey, and sandalwood paste. It is usually carried out to purify and sanctify the deities, and subsequently, for the blessings of devotees.
Special Sevas of Thiruthani Murugan Temple Darshan
- Silver Peacock Vahanam
Description: A special procession where the deities are taken in a silver-peacock vehicle around the temple. Devotees can participate in it and seek blessings. - Gold Kavasam
The deity is dressed with a golden armor called cavasam in this seva. This armor is believed to infuse prosperity and protection for the devotees. - Sahasranama Archana
Description: A special pooja where the 1000 names of Lord Murugan are chanted. It is performed to seek the deity’s blessings for health, wealth, and happiness. - Sandal Kappu
Desam – Smear the deity with sandalwood paste in this seva. It is said to have a cooling effect and provide peace and tranquility for the devotees. - Thirukalyana Urchavam
- Description: Special ceremony for divine marriage of Lord Murugan. It is performed seeking the deity for a happy and prosperous married life.
Golden Chariot (Thanga Theru)
- Description: A procession in which the deity is taken around the temple on a golden chariot. Devotees can pull the chariot and seek blessings.
Panchamritha Abishekam
- Description: A special abhishekam using five sacred substances (milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar). It is done to purify and make the deity holy.
Silver Kavasam Sathupadi
- Description: This day, the god will be adorning a silver armor (kavasam). This, as it is perceived to offer protection and good fortune for the devotees.
Kedaya Urchavam
Description: It is an especial procession in which the god is taken around the temple in an ornamented palanquin. Devotees can participate and obtain the blessings.
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