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Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu · 13.1718°, 79.6038°
The fifth of Murugan's six principal abodes, standing on a hill approached by a flight of stone steps and among the most visited pilgrimage temples of northern Tamil Nadu.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
After destroying the demon Surapadman, Murugan is said to have come to Tiruttani to let his anger subside, and it was here that he married Valli.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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