Tiruttani Murugan temple's 11-day offering crosses Rs 1 crore in money, 293 grams of gold

Chennai, The Arulmigu Subrahmanya Swamy temple in Tiruttani recorded a massive surge in devotional offerings, collecting over Rs 1 crore in cash and substantial quantities of precious metals during the recent 11-day Aadi festival.

The temple received a total of Rs 1,05,54,389 in cash, 293 grams of gold, and 7,153 grams of silver through the shrine's donation boxes. The Aadi Krithigai and float festival were the primary drivers, an official said.

The unprecedented rise in collections is attributed to a heavy influx of thousands of pilgrims arriving from various districts across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states.


The footfall spiked dramatically due to the auspicious Aadi Krithigai festival - a revered annual event dedicated to Lord Murugan and the Theppa Thiruvizha (float festival). The festival is observed when the Krithika star aligns with the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August).

According to Hindu tradition, the day honours the divine origin of Lord Murugan, who was nurtured by the six Krithika maidens upon his birth.

Devotees believe that worshipping at hill shrines like Tiruttani during this period amplifies spiritual benefits, drawing vast crowds seeking blessings for courage and prosperity.

Located around 93 km from Chennai in Tiruvallur district, the Tiruttani temple serves as a major pilgrimage destination in the state, frequently visited by pilgrims travelling towards Tirupati. This ancient temple is the 5th abode of Lord Muruga.

The counting process was carried out under strict supervision by officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, temple administrators, and security staff.

Following official protocols, the cash was sorted, inventoried, and deposited directly into the temple's official bank account, while the gold and silver items were weighed and logged into secure vaults.

High-footfall attracting temples across Tamil Nadu routinely schedule such frequent counts after major festivals to manage capacity and maintain financial transparency.