The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Lord Kandaswamy who is an incarnation of Lord Murugan. This place is known as Thiruporur since it is believed that Lord Muruga won a battle agains Demon King Tharuka Asuran. The initial Temple complex was built by Pallava Kings in the Tenth Century and was later rebuilt by Chidambara Adigal in the 17th Century. This Temple is built by following the Dravidian Style of Architecture There is a five tiered Rajagopuram and a 24 pillared Mandapam at the entrance of the Temple. The Sanctum Sanctorum of this Temple is made out of Granite and the Presiding Deity is seven feet tall. Devotees pay their respect to Lord Murugan by Tonsuring their Head and by Ear Boring. Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated in a grand manner and during this time lots of Devotees visit here. There is a huge Sacred Tank opposite to the Temple around which several shops selling Divine products are found.

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

Temple Timing: 5 AM to 12:30 PM and 5 PM to 8 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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