Saptha Kanni Amman Temple is located in Thiruttani, a sacred town in the Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu. The temple is also known as Arulmighu Saptha Kanni Amman Temple. The temple is believed to be very ancient, belonging to the early period of village goddess worship in Tamil Nadu. Over generations, the temple has been renovated by local devotees while retaining its sacred power and traditional form. Like many Amman shrines, this temple likely began as a small village deity temple that later grew into a structured place of worship under local patronage.
The main deity is Saptha Kanni Amman, representing the seven divine maidens — Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamundi. Together, they symbolize the seven powerful forms of Shakti, the Divine Mother, who protect the land and bless all beings. The Saptha Kannis are believed to guard the eight directions (along with the central space) and are worshipped for protection, fertility, prosperity, and overall well-being. Devotees often pray here for family welfare, good health, and relief from evil influences.
The temple follows a simple traditional South Indian design, reflecting the charm of Tamil folk temples. The sanctum (garbhagriha) enshrines the seven goddesses in a single row, beautifully decorated with turmeric, kumkum, and flowers. A small mandapam (hall) allows devotees to gather for worship, and colourful murals and stucco figures adorn the walls. The temple layout focuses on spiritual vibration rather than grandeur, surrounded by a calm environment that enhances the feeling of divine grace.
Thiruttani has long been a sacred region, primarily associated with Lord Muruga, whose hill temple is one of the Arupadai Veedu (six sacred abodes). Around this holy hill, several smaller shrines arose over centuries, each linked to a particular deity or legend. The Saptha Kanni shrine is one such temple that forms part of Thiruttani’s spiritual network. It is said that this temple was established to honor the seven goddesses who were believed to guard the region surrounding Murugan’s hill. The temple stands as a symbol of feminine divine power, complementing the valor and purity of Lord Muruga.
According to local belief, in ancient times seven divine maidens, known as the Saptha Kannikas, descended to the sacred hill region of Thiruttani. The place was already hallowed by the penance of the Sapta Rishis, who worshipped Lord Muruga at the nearby theertham, and the maidens chose this spot to guard and bless the land. When evil forces, drought, and diseases troubled the villages around the hill, the seven goddesses manifested their power to protect the people and restore harmony. Each maiden took a direction of the land to safeguard, and together they became the unseen guardians of Thiruttani. Grateful devotees later built a small shrine in their honour near the sacred water source where the sages had worshipped. From then on, the Saptha Kanni Amman has been revered as the protector of families, bringer of health, prosperity, and fertility, and her blessings are sought before any auspicious beginning. The annual festivals and Friday rituals continue to retell the story of how the seven maidens chose Thiruttani as their divine home.
The temple celebrates major Amman festivals such as Navaratri and Aadi month pujas, along with simple weekly and annual observances. Mondays and Fridays are considered most auspicious, and devotees visit the temple to offer turmeric, flowers, and sweet pongal to the goddess. During festival days, the temple is decorated with lamps, garlands, and traditional music, and the atmosphere becomes filled with devotion. The rituals are simple yet powerful, focusing on collective prayers and gratitude to the seven goddesses for their constant protection and blessings.
The Saptha Kanni Amman Temple is part of the Thiruttani Devasthanams, which is the administrative body overseeing the temples in the region.
