சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி திருக்கோயில், திருத்தணி
Situated about 2.5 hours west of Chennai, this is an ancient and important Murugan temple. Its antiquity is evident from its mention in Nakkeerar’s Thirumurugatruppadai - திருமுருகாற்றுப்படை, the 3rd century CE Sangam work. Legends abound. It is celebrated in the 14th century work by Arunagirinathar, the Thirupuhazh (திருப்புகழ்). The structures that exist today are from the Vijayanagar era in the 16th century and later.
It sits on top of a hill 700 feet above sea level. There are 365 steps that stand for the days in a year, to climb to get to the top. There is a motorable road leading up to the temple now.
It is one of the Arupadai Veedu - ஆறு படை வீடு - the 6 Abodes of Lord Murugan or the 6 encampments of Lord Murugan reflecting his martial nature. The other 5 are Palani, Thiruparankundram, Pazhamuthircholai, Swamimalai and Thiruchendur. It is a very popular pilgrimage site.
It is located about 90 km or 2.5 hours west of Chennai. We visited in May 2023. We were based in Chennai.
Credits: Google Maps
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