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Hindu temple · Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu

Tiruttani

Murugan; one of the six abodes.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestAadi Krithigai (July-August)
Nearest airportTirupati (TIR)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A hilltop Murugan temple near the Andhra border, often combined with Tirupati (65 km).

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Tirupati (TIR), about 51 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta railway station (VKZ), about 11 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Tirupati and Tirumala guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Tiruttani station is on the Chennai-Arakkonam line.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

Arupadai Veedu

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tiruttani?
Tiruttani is in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.
How do I reach Tiruttani?
The nearest airport on our list is Tirupati (TIR), about 51 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta railway station, about 11 km away.
What is the best time to visit Tiruttani?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Aadi Krithigai (July-August).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Tiruttani?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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