Location
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Graha
Fifth Padai Veedu (Fifth Padai Veedu)
Deity
Sri Subramanya Swamy
Goddess
Valli & Deivanai
Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Best time
New Year's day step-climb, Krithigai days
District
Tiruvallur
Address
Thiruthani Murugan Temple, Thiruthani, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu 631209
History
Murugan is said to have calmed his anger after the war here; the 365 steps mark the days of the year.
Significance
Prayed to for peace of mind, anger management and a calm start to any new venture.
Pariharam
Climb the 365 steps, offer sandal paste and a spear-shaped lamp on Krithigai.
Festivals
Thai Krithigai
January – February · Peak pilgrimage from Chennai
English New Year
January 1 · Night-long step climb with lamps
Nearby stays & food
Thani Residency
Stay · 1.5 km · Budget rooms near the bus stand
Sri Krishna Bhavan
Food · 1.2 km · Tiffin and filter coffee