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Deities
Thiruthanigai Murugan
5th of the 6 Padai Veedu — where Murugan married Valli
5th of the 6 Padai Veedu — where Murugan married Valli
Hindu / Shaiva / Murugan / Tamil
Thiruthanigai is 5th of the 6 Padai Veedu — the site of Murugan's wedding to Valli (the huntress-princess, second consort after Devasenā). The 365-step climb represents the year; at the top, the idol is 6-handed, holding Vel. The 13-day Brahmotsavam in Aippasi (October) is the principal festival, concluding with the Valli-kalyāṇam.
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