Thiruttaṇi Murugan Temple
365 steps and the New Year step-climb
⭐ Why it is famous
The calm abode where Murugan settled after the war; tens of thousands climb its 365 steps on 1 January.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Praised in Tamil literature from the Sangam age; Saint Arunagirinathar sang the Tiruppugazh here.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:30 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹50 special entry
- Road transport available to the hilltop
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Thiruttaṇi Murugan Temple, Tiruttani, TiruvallurTiruttani (TRT) — 3 km
- Government: Tiruttani TNSTC bus stand, 1 km from the hill steps
- Private buses: Private buses to Chennai and Tirupati on NH-716
Chennai (MAA) — 85 km
Tirupati Airport (TIR) — 70 km
Buses from Chennai (90 km) and Tirupati (65 km).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Basic lodges
- Stay in Chennai or Tirupati
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Tirupati day trip
- Pulicat Lake