This bygone temple is located in the Tiruvallur district, which is 98 km from Chennai. This is the place where Muruga tied the knot to his lover Valli. The 365 steps lead to the threshold of the temple, and these steps are considered to be very divine. There are also separate shrines for Goddess Durga, Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesh.
The Saga Behind the Temple:
After the crucial war with the demon, Muruga returned to this sthala to cool down his emotional vibe. There is also another legend that says lord Muruga disguised himself as a village boy to draw the attention of the young beauty Valli. But she didn't heed him, so with the help of his brother Ganesha, Muruga won the heart of Valli, and both ended in wedlock at Tiruttani hills.
Speciality:
The unique feature in this temple is that instead of a peacock, there is an elephant before the sanctum sanctorum, which is believed to have been given by Lord Indra as dowry to his daughter Deivanai. Another atypical aspect of this temple is that Lord Muruga is without his weapon Vel, to represent his calm state.
Other Features:
Offers: The sandal paste given in this temple is very powerful and can eradicate any type of disease. All devotees offer flowers and ghee lamps to the Lord.
Prasadam: Eatables like laddu, tamarind rice and panchamirtham (five fruit paste) are sold inside the temple. The food given here is very tasty and palatial.
Prayer: People suffering from obstacles in marriage and child boon get rid of their bad luck and will be blessed with a fortunate life if they visit this temple often.
Timings: The temple is open from 6 AM to 12 PM, then again from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Travel Mode:
This temple is near Chennai
- Bus: All local buses from Chennai will take you to this temple.
- Train: The nearest railway station is in Chennai.
- Airport: From the Chennai international airport, it takes two hours to reach this temple.
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