Nestled amidst the picturesque beauty of Thiruthani, a quaint town in Tamil Nadu, India, stands the Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya, also known as Lord Murugan, the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. With its rich history, magnificent architecture, and vibrant religious traditions, the Thiruthani Subramanya Swami Temple is a revered pilgrimage destination for devotees seeking divine blessings, spiritual solace, and fulfillment of their wishes. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the significance, legends, and unique features of this sacred abode.

The Legend and Origin

According to Hindu mythology, the Thiruthani Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple holds immense significance in the legend of Lord Murugan. It is believed that after vanquishing the demon Tarakasura, Lord Murugan married Valli, a tribal princess, in the nearby Vallimalai hills. Seeking Lord Indra’s blessings for a blissful married life, Lord Murugan performed penance on the Thiruthani hills, which later led to the establishment of the temple. The temple’s history dates back several centuries, making it an important heritage site in Tamil Nadu.

Architecture and Layout:

The architecture of the Thiruthani Subramanya Swami Temple reflects the Dravidian style, characterized by intricately carved gopurams (towering gateways), mandapams (pillared halls), and exquisite sculptures. The main entrance gopuram stands tall, welcoming devotees with vibrant colors and intricate designs. The temple’s layout comprises several prakarams (circumambulatory paths) that encircle the sanctum sanctorum, allowing devotees to perform circumambulation (pradakshina) around the deity. The temple’s sacred tank, known as Saravana Poigai, adds to the temple’s serene ambiance and spiritual atmosphere.

The Deity and Worship:

The presiding deity of the Thiruthani Temple is Lord Subramanya, portrayed in a standing posture with his consorts Valli and Devasena on either side. The deity is adorned with various ornaments, representing his divine attributes and valiant nature. Worship at the temple involves several daily rituals and poojas, such as:

Abhishekam: A ceremonial bath of the deity with sacred substances like milk, honey, and sandalwood paste, signifying purification and devotion.

Kavadi Pooja: Devotees offer Kavadi, a traditional offering carried on their shoulders, symbolizing their devotion and penance to Lord Murugan.

Saravana Poigai Theertham: Devotees take a holy dip in the temple’s sacred tank to cleanse their sins and seek blessings.

Festivals and Celebrations:

The Thiruthani Temple comes alive during various festivals, attracting throngs of devotees from all over the country. Some of the prominent festivals celebrated with great fervor include:

Brahmotsavam: An annual 10-day festival where Lord Murugan is taken out in colorful processions on different vahanas (vehicles).

Skanda Sashti: A six-day festival commemorating Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadma, marked with special prayers and poojas.

Thai Poosam: Celebrated during the Tamil month of Thai, this festival witnesses grand celebrations and a large gathering of devotees.

Conclusion:

The Thiruthani Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple holds a special place in the hearts of Lord Murugan’s devotees, offering them a divine space for introspection, prayer, and seeking blessings. With its deep-rooted history, magnificent architecture, and vibrant festivities, the temple continues to be a beacon of spirituality and religious significance in the heart of Tamil Nadu. A visit to this sacred abode promises a transformative experience, where devotees can immerse themselves in the devotion and grandeur of Lord Murugan, leaving with renewed faith and spiritual bliss.

Please note that these timings might change.

Tiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple Timings

• Morning Timings:
• Temple Opens: 6:00 AM or 6:30 AM
• Morning Poojas and Abhishekam: 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Midday Break (Temple remains closed): 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Afternoon Timings:
• Evening Poojas: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Night Timings:
• Evening Darshan: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM
• Temple Closes: 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Tiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple Pooja Cost

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Dress code: Please wear
Male: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree

Tiruttani Temple Pooja Charges

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Tiruttani Temple Pooja Ticket Booking

1. Darshan Ticket can be booked at the counter for the same day Darshan
2. Abhishekam and Kalyanam tickets can be booked at the counter in advance (Same day booking may not be available).
3. Sat, Sun will be crowded and darshan might take 30 to 45 mins.
4. Devotees without Abhishekam tickets are also allowed to watch the Abhishekam on purchasing Rs.150 (Special Darshan) tickets.
5. Online booking is not available for the Pooja tickets

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Abhishekam Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Abhishekam Ticket cost: Rs.1500

No.of persons allowed: 2.

Abhishekam Duration: 30 to 40 mins

Max 10 tickets will be issued per day at the counter.

Abhishekam Prasadam: A bag with Panchamrutham, 2 Bananas, Flowers, Beetel leaves, Sweet Pongal package, Tamarind rice packet.

Abhishekam Duration: 20 to 30 mins.

Abhishekam starts at 8:15 am and ends by 8.45 am.

Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday will be crowded. Minimum 3 to 4 days advance booking is advisable for these days.

Tiruttani Murugan Abhishekam Timings

The above-mentioned timings might differ on festival days.

Tiruttani Murugan Abhishekam Procedure

1. The devotees are allowed to report at the Main Temple entrance
2. Temple staff calls by the booking order
3. Two members are allowed per ticket.
4. In the end, the remaining devotees are allowed to stand sideways.
5. All devotees are allowed to sit in the Sanctum Sanctorium
6. Sankalpam will be performed for each ticket holder
7. The priest will close the curtain and Lord Murugan Jewellery will be removed
8. Nijarupa Darshan of Murugan is visible for all devotees
9. Abhishekam will be Vibhuthi will be performed at the beginning
10. Followed by Panchamrutha Abhishekam, Milk, Curd and Coconut Water.
11. Abhishekam Pooja runs for about 20 to 30 mins.
12. In the end, the curtain will be closed for the decoration
13. Harathi will be performed after the Alankarana and devotees are allowed to leave the place.
14. Abhishekam prasadam can be collected outside the temple (near Thulabharam place)
15. After Abhishekam, the devotees can have Murugan Darshan from a close distance.

Tiruttani Murugan Abhishekam Ticket Booking Procedure

1. The devotee can book a ticket 1 to 2 days in advance from the counter
2. Online Booking is not available for the Abhishekam tickets

Instructions to Devotees

1. It is advisable to keep small changes such as Rs.10, Rs.50
2. Rs.50 will be charged as a Toll fee at the Hill entrance.

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Kalyanam Timings: 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Daily.

Ticket cost: Rs.2000

No.of persons allowed: 5 (One family)

Murugan Kalyanam Dress code: Please wear
Male: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree

The crowd will be high on Tue, Sat, Sun, Krithika Star day, Skanda Shasti and other festival days.

Tiruttani Murugan Kalyanam Ticket online Booking

1. The devotees are allowed to book tickets online or at the counter a day in advance.
2. Kalyana Mandapam for celestial marriage is located in the temple premises
3. The devotees are allowed to sit and watch the divine wedding of Lord Murugan with Srivalli and Devasena.
4. Tickets can be booked for the next 30 days
5. Ticket printout is mandatory at the entry point
6. Offline tickets can be purchased a day in advance at the counter.
7. Photo ID proof is mandatory for ticket booking at the counter.
8. The devotees are allowed to have Darshan after Kalyanotsavam.
9. Advance booking required for online tickets as tickets are limited.

Benefits of Tiruttani Murugan Kalyanam

1. Family wellbeing and Prosperity
2. It is believed that it removes Dosha related to marriage delayed
3. Reduces the malefic effects of Kuja Dosha/ Manglik Dosha/ Angaraka Dosha
4. Good health and wealth
5. Unmarried couples performs this Pooja for good matches

Best Time to visit Temple: Aug to Jun

Darshan Duration: 20 to 30 mins during weekdays. 45 to 60 mins during weekends and 1 to 2 hours on festival days.

How to reach Tiruttani Murugan Temple?

1. The nearest airport is at Tirupati which is 65 Km away.
2. Tiruttani Temple is 86 Km away from Chennai airport
3. The nearest Railway station is at Tiruttani which is 2 Km away.
4. The direct bus is available from Chennai and Tirupati  and the frequency is high.

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Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Ticket Cost: Free entry for all devotees

Tiruttani Sarva Darshan Timings

The above-mentioned timings might differ from the actual

Sheegra Darshan Ticket: Rs.150 per person

Tiruttani Sarva Darshan Duration

The above-mentioned expected duration might change on festival days.

Best Time to visit: Oct to Jul

Tiruttani Abhishekam Timings

Abhishekam Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Abhishekam Duration: 30 to 45 mins

Even Special Entry Darshan ticket holders are allowed to sit and watch the Abhishekam. During this time, Sarva Darshan will be stopped temporarily.

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Tiruttani Marriage Halls Information

For other services, please WhatsApp or call 799-5859-589.

A minimum of 1 to 2 months of reservation is advisable, as halls are limited.

Tiruttani Marriage Halls Booking

1. Both the Bride and Groom must be Hindus
2. Only arranged marriages are allowed at these function halls.
3. The bride must be 18 years and above, whereas the groom must be 21 years and above.
4. Aadhaar cards for the bride, groom, and both sets of parents are required.
5. A VRO certificate is required for hall bookings.
6. Hall rent is to be paid at the time of booking.
7. Group marriages are performed inside the temple at the Darshan exit point.
8. A hall booking receipt is required for the hall allotment.
9. A 90-day booking is required for marriage halls.
10. Marriage registration is not performed at the temple.
11. A receipt will be issued after marriage, which can be used for the registration.
12. The bride’s and groom’s passport-size photos are required.

General Questions Related to the Wedding at Tiruttani

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• Marriage Hall Location: Hilltop and at the bottom of the hill.
• Hall Timings: 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Hall Charges: Rs. 5000 onwards
• Hall Capacity: 50 – 500

Legend Associated with Tiruttani Temple

According to legend, Indra offered his elephant, Airavatam, during his daughter Devayani’s and Lord Muruga’s weddings. Indra realized that his wealth was declining after gifting Airavat to Muruga. Knowing the situation, Lord Murugan returned Airavat to Indra and insisted that he face his direction instead. Every elephant in the temple has been pointing eastward ever since.

After killing Ravana, Lord Rama is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva at Rameswaram before traveling to Tiruttani in search of peace of mind. During this process of churning the milky ocean, Vasuki was severely injured. Vasuki’s wounds were healed at this place. After defeating the demon, Lord Muruga is reported to have shed his anger here at Tiruttani.

Marriage Hall Booking Documents

1. Certificate from the Village Officer
2. Aadhaar Card photocopy from the bride and Groom
3. Aadhaar Card photocopy from the bride’s and groom’s parents
4. Both bride and groom must be Hindus.
5. SSLC mark sheet photocopies from the bride and groom.
6. Photocopies of the bride’s and groom’s school transfer certificates are required.
7. The bride’s and groom’s passport-size photos are required.
8. The bride’s and groom’s ration card photocopies are required.
9. Unmarried certificates from the bride and groom are required.

Amenities at Marriage Halls

1. Marriage hall charges, water charges, and electricity supply will be provided.
2. Additional Cost for Seating Arrangement, Lighting decoration, Food arrangements (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks)
3. Purohit, Pooja materials, and Nadaswaram will be charged.

For other arrangements, please call or WhatsApp 799-5859-589

A minimum of 1 to 2 months of reservation is advisable to make the arrangements.

Tiruttani Marriage Hall Booking Procedure

1. Booking is required for the marriage halls
2. The booking receipt must be displayed on the day of the hall allotment.
3. Preponing or postponing is not available for confirmed bookings.
4. Parents must be present at the time of marriage. Relatives can assist in case of parents’ absence.
5. Intercaste marriages are not allowed inside the temple
6. A caste certificate, a study certificate, and the first marriage letter from the VAO are required.
7. Only 2 marriages will be performed at a time inside the temple
8. 6 marriage halls are available on the hilltop, for which a minimum of 2 to 3 months’ booking is required.
9. Marriage halls are of 200–500 capacity at the bottom of the hill.
10. Only arranged marriages are allowed here in this temple
11. A receipt will be issued to the hall manager, which can be used for the marriage registration.

Reference Link: Temple History

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Timings: 7 am

This Procession will be performed daily. Utsava deities will be taken out in a procession on Golden Chariot.

This procession will not be performed on Special days such as ThaiPoosam -4 days, Panguni Utharam 4 Days,Navarathiri – 10 days, Soorasamharam -1 day and Deepa Kirthigai – 1 day

Golden Chariot procession will be performed if booked in advance. Otherwise, it will not be performed. But this procession will be held on Krithika day, irrespective of bookings.

Thanga Ther Booking

Golden Chariot can be booked online at tiruttani temple website. Devotees are allowed to pull the chariot.

Reference Link: Temple History

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Rooms Check-in /Check-out Policy and Allotment Procedure

1. Room will be allotted only for minimum 3 persons and to the maximum 4 persons
2. Room will not be allotted for Single occupancy
3. Check-in Time: 3:00 pm
4. Check-Out Time: Next day 3:00 pm
5. Original ID required at the time room allotment.
6. Anything above 4 will not be permitted.
7. An amount of Rs.750 should be deposited at the time of room allotment. This amount will be refunded at the time of check-out.
8. Please show the booking receipt at the room allotment counter near to the temple.
9. Accommodation can be booked 30 days in advance at online temple website. Advance booking can also be made 3 days prior to the check-in date.
10. Cancellation or Postponement is not available.
11. The room will be allotted for 24 hours.
12. Uninterrupted power supply for 24 hours.
13. Stay after check-out time at 3 pm will not be allowed.
14. The room will be allotted only for the person on whose name booking is made.

Tiruttani Temple Accommodation Current Booking

1. Room allotment counter opens for 24 hours.
2. The Room will be allotted if available.
3. The crowd will be high over the weekends and on Special days so advance booking is advisable.
4. DD process booking is not available.

How to reach Tiruttani Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Tirupati which is 64 km away

By Train

1. The Direct train to Tiruttani is available from Chennai, Tirupati.

By Bus

1. Bus frequency is quite high to Tiruttani.  Buses from Chennai to Tirupati and Tirupati to Chennai goes by Tiruttani.

Reference Link: Temple History

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Thanga Kavasam will be performed Daily.

Timings: 8:00 am, 12:00 pm

Ticket Cost: Rs.500

Persons allowed on a single ticket: 2

Dress Code

Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Normal pant and Shirt/ Kurta, Pyjama

Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Tickets Booking Procedure

1. Tickets will be released for the next 30 days only.
2. Online booking can be done using Debit Cards/Credit Cards/Net banking
3. Once the ticket is booked successfully, then ticket cancellation or change in the booking date is not possible.
4. Make sure while booking the tickets and in choosing the date.

Reporting Procedure

1. Please carry Original Photo ID proof at the time of reporting.
2. Report at the Office with e-receipt and ID proof on the booking date.

Thanga Kavasam Tiruttani Temple

Main Idol Murugan will be covered with Gold armour and it will be eye feasting for all the devotees who participate in this Seva. Devotees witness this pooja as the priests adorn Murugan with Thanga Kavasam (Gold Covering), devotees will be thrilled to see the Lord in this unique armour during this Seva which will be held twice in a day.

Reference Link: Thanga Kavasam

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