Tiruttani

Tiruttani is beautiful temple of Lord Muruga built on a single rock 700 feet high above sea level. this is fifth abode of Lord Subramanya. it is said that when we propitate to lord at this holy shrine he bless us with mental peace and bodily happiness.

The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. Lord murugan fiercely fight with Surapadma at Tiruchendur, the anger of muruga wanted to reduce his anger. He reached Tiruttani Hill to reduce his anger that is why Tiruttani is called as Thanigai malai. Lord came to this hill after wedding Goddess Valli and said that if one worshipped him with heart and soul for five consecutive days in this hill temple that person would be blessed with all all that is best for him in this life and hereafter.