Tiruttani: Temples and Religious Festivals

In Tiruttani, you can plan your trip around two distinct focuses: ancient temples and recurring religious celebrations. The temples’ history and the festival dates offer different points of reference for planning.

Temples on the Sacred Hill and on the Outskirts

On the southern side of the sacred hill, a small temple stands in a garden. The Sapta Kannikas, the Seven Virgins, are worshipped there. The garden temple thus provides a distinct religious focal point among Tiruttani’s temple sites.

The ancient temples on the outskirts include the Lord Vijayaragama Swami Temple, the Arumuga Swami Temple, and the Veerateeswarar Temple. Together, the three temples are located on both sides of the Nandi River. The Arumuga Swami Temple is said to be more than a thousand years old; the same age is given for the Veerateeswarar Temple. This makes it possible to distinguish the temples not only by their names, but also by the different accounts of their history.

For planning purposes, it is helpful to consider these sites as separate focal points: the small temple on the southern side of the hill is associated with the worship of the Sapta Kannikas, while the three ancient temples on the outskirts are spread across both sides of the Nandi River. The age of more than a thousand years is attributed to the Arumuga Swami Temple and the Veerateeswarar Temple. If you are especially interested in religious heritage, these specific distinctions give your stay a clear thematic focus.

Monthly Celebrations and Annual Festivals

Monthly Krittikai celebrations are held at the shrine in Tiruttani. Aadi Krittikai is celebrated there annually. The New Year Step Festival takes place every year on December 31. The celebrations therefore follow different schedules: Krittikai recurs monthly, Aadi Krittikai is an annual festival, and a specific year-end date is given for the New Year Step Festival.

The New Year Step Festival follows a set sequence: Bhajana groups climb the hill, sing Tiruppugazh songs, and light camphor on each of the 365 steps. This gives the festival a distinct place in the calendar. If you are planning a trip around this celebration, you can take its fixed year-end date into account when choosing your travel dates.

Another annual occasion is the worship of the Sun at the Arumuga Swami Temple. It takes place over three days in March. This period differs both from the monthly Krittikai celebrations and from the festival on December 31. So, when planning a trip around a religious occasion, it is worth first deciding which celebration you would like to make the focus. If you are planning a trip around a festival, also check the date for the relevant year.

Find a Hotel to Suit Your Trip

The temple sites and celebrations can help you decide what to focus on during your trip to Tiruttani. Then compare specific hotel offers based on your travel dates and the details that matter for your stay. If you are travelling around a festival, it is a good idea to check the event date for your chosen year once more before booking.

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