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ChandrashtamamRishabam · for 2 d 7 h 46 m
7:26:01 PMThursday, 12 November

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Subramaniya Swamy · Thiruthani

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Photo: Thiruthani panorama (1), Ssriram mt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

After his war with Sooran, Murugan's anger cooled (thanindhu) and he sat here, so the place is called Thanigai. It is also honoured as the place where he married Valli.

Big crowds come with kavadi on Aadi Karthigai.

Special features

  • Devotees believe the 365 steps stand for the days of the year
  • The Thirupadi festival (festival of the steps) around the English New Year

Special festivals of the temple

  • Aadi Karthigai

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.