✦ Arupadai Veedu

Thiruthani Murugan Temple

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Location

Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu

Timings

5:30 AM � 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM � 8:30 PM

Dress Code

Traditional attire required. Men: dhoti or pants. Women: saree or salwar kameez. No shorts or mini-skirts.

Deity

Shanmukha (Lord Murugan with six faces) with Valli

Significance

Thiruthani is the fifth Arupadai Veedu, sacred as the place where Lord Murugan married Valli, the daughter of a hunting tribe chieftain. The temple on the hill with 365 steps represents the ultimate union of the divine with the earthly, symbolizing that divine love transcends all boundaries.

Architecture

The hill shrine is accessible by 365 stone steps or a road. The main gopuram is 5-tiered with vibrant sculptures. The sanctum sanctorum has a gold-plated vimana with images of Shanmukha. The 108-pillar mandapam features detailed Nayak-era carvings. The temple also has shrines for Vinayagar, Shiva (as Neelivaneswarar), and Vishnu. The view from the hilltop encompasses the surrounding plains and lakes.

Festivals Celebrated

Thaipusam (January-February, grand celebrations with kavadi)Skanda Sashti (October-November)Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)Panguni Uthiram (March-April, Valli marriage celebrated)Karthigai Deepam (November-December)