Thiruporur is located close to Mahabalipuram and Thirukazhukundram in Chenglepattu District. This place is known as Thiruporur since it is believed that Sri Murugan won a battle against the Demon King Tharuka Asuran. The initial Temple complex was built by the Pallava Kings in the Tenth Century and was later rebuilt by Chidambara Adigal in the 17th Century. This Temple is built by following the South Indian Style of Architecture. This Temple has a colourful Welcome Arch leading to the Temple premises. There are several shops in and around the Temple premises and its Pushkarani making it appear too congested hence Devotees may find it tough to park their vehicles.

This Temple of Sri Murugan has an East facing Rajagopuram which stands majestic with its seven tiers. On entering the Temple there is a Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram, a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Mayil Vaahanam or Peacock Vaahanam looking towards the Moolasthanam. The right entrance has an Idol of Sri Subramaniya Swamy who is seen flanked by His Consorts Valli and Devasena. The Sanctum Sanctorum of this Temple looks special and the Idols of Sri Kandaswamy is seen flanked by Valli and Devasena. They are presumed to be Swayambhu. Many consider this as a Vigraham but in reality it is said that it was excavated from the Mother Earth centuries ago and that it is actually made of Palm Wood. The very sight of the Moolavar when seen along with His Consorts look dazzling to the eyes of His Devotees and it is believed that He never lets down His Devotees and their Wishes. Standing guard before the Divine Moolasthanam are the Idols of two Dwara Baalakas viz. Sudhakar and Sumukar. It is said that the Presiding Deity of Sri Kandaswamy is the only God who is known to have more than 300 names to His credit and one among them is Kukkudabjar which means having a Cock which is His Vaahanam. Around the Koshtam of the Moolavar are the Idols of Sri Vinayagar, Sri Dhandayudhapani, Sri Maha Vishnu and Sri Durgai. The inner peripheral of the Temple has a Sub Shrine comprising of the Idols of the Urchavamoorthies. Sri Devasena, His Consort has a South facing Sub Shrine for Her. 

The Sthala Viruksham of the Temple is Vanni Maram and the Sacred Tank or Pushkarani is known as Saravana Poigai or Velayutha Theertham which is located opposite to the Temple. This Temple is very fampous for conducting Hindu Marriages. Likewise Tonsuring and Ear Boring are done for many here. Apart from the regular day to day Poojas the following functions are conducted with great fanfare drawing enormous number of Devotees from far and near and the functions are as follows: Panguni Uthiram, Karthigai Deepam, Kanda Shasti, Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam, Aadi Kiruthigai, Masi Brahmmothsavam and Thepposthavam. Though it is not in the list of the Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple it draws equal importance since Sri Kandaswamy is very close to the Mind and Hearts of all the Devotees.

Contact Details: Arun Gurukkal  90031 27288, 044 27446226 and Arunachalam Sivachariar 85000 85151

Temple Timing: 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 PM to 8.30 PM

Distance from Vandalur to Thiruporur is 30 Kms

Distance from Kalpakkam to Thiruporur is 26 Kms

Distance from Mahabalipuram to Thiruporur is 16 Kms

Distance from Cheyyur to Thiruporur is 57 Kms

Distance from Maduranthakam to Thiruporur is 50 Kms

Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Thiruporur is 25 Kms

Distance from Guduvanchery to Thiruporur is 23 Kms

Distance from Thamtakodi to Thiruporur is 177 Kms

Distance from Thearthagiri to Thiruporur is 136 Kms

Distance from Kailasagiri to Thiruporur is 161 Kms

Distance from Vilvarani to Thiruporur is 156 Kms

Distance from Thiruthani to Thiruporur is 112 Kms

Distance from Thiruparankundram to Thiruporur is 428 Kms

Distance from Pazhamudhircholai to Thiruporur is 412 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendhur to Thiruporur is 601 Kms

Distance from Palani to Thiruporur is 449 Kms

Distance from Swamimalai to Thiruporur is 249 Kms

Distance from Peruvayal to Thiruporur is 468 Kms

Distance from Mailam to Thiruporur is 107 Kms

Distance from Rathnagiri, Kilminnal to Thiruporur is 130 Kms

Distance from Marudhamalai to Thiruporur is 486 Kms

Distance from Mohanur to Thiruporur is 339 Kms

Distance from Vennaimalai to Thiruporur is 359 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Thiruporur is 48 Kms

Nearest Railway Station Chengalpattu R.S.

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