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Thiruttani Murugan Temple
Hilltop Murugan shrine reached by 365 steps, one of the six Arupadai Veedu and the busiest at New Year and Kanda Sashti. This temple guide is organized from Thiruttani in Thiruvallur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Thiruttani Murugan Temple.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruttani
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thiruttani Murugan Temple is planned from Thiruttani, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Thiruttani for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruttani or nearby in Thiruvallur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Thiruttani Murugan Temple
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Thiruttani Murugan Temple — at a glance
Timings5:30 AM - 9:00 PM (closed midday on some days)
Best timeOctober to March; early morning to beat the crowds and the climb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiruttani Murugan Temple
Tiruttani railway station, ~4 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA), ~85 km
Getting around Thiruttani Murugan Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Thiruttani Murugan Temple
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When is the best time to visit Thiruttani Murugan Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruttani Murugan Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM (closed midday on some days).
How do I reach Thiruttani Murugan Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruttani or nearby in Thiruvallur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Thiruttani Murugan Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruttani Murugan Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sangameswarar Temple, Pallipattu (15.8 km), Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Tiruvalangadu (22.2 km), Poondi Reservoir (Sathyamurthy Sagar) (27.1 km), Oondreeswarar Temple, Thiruvenpakkam (27.1 km).
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Photographs: Shivashanky, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kaartic (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Thiruttani Murugan Temple:Shivashanky, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0