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About Palani
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About Palani & Palani muruga Temple:
Palani is a home to one of the most sacred shrines of the Lord Muruga & it is a third Arupadai Veedu's (Six Adobe's).
The Garbagriham is surmounted by a gold gopuram, most admirably worked. The walls of the Garbagriham have numerous stone inscriptions describing offerings made by devotees to the temple. Steps are hewn into the rock, besides a wide path meant for the ascent of elephants, up the hill
In keeping with the traditions of all temples of the God Subrahmanyan, another temple is dedicated to his worship near the foot of the Sivagiri. It goes by the name of Thiru Avinankudi, and is remarkable for the exquisite appearance of the chief deity besides other sculptures.
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History of palani
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Palani has been mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature as "Podhini", which came to be called as Palani later. This temple is situated in Palani Town and a Taluk in Dindigul District. It is an ancient and very big temple getting a large income among all the temples in TamilNadu.
This temple is one among the six Padaiveedus (abode) of Lord Muruga that is the third Padaiveedu namely Arulmigu Thiruvaavinankudi temple which is one of the subtemples of this temple. Many "Siddhas" are said to have lived in this region. The idol of Palani Andavar is said to have been made of "Navapashanam" by Siddhar Bogar. Thai Poosam and Panguni Uthiram are very famous festivals and a large number of devotees are coming here for those festivals. 38 sub-temples are attached with this temple. It belongs to 9th century and the king namely Cheraman Peruman constructed this temple.
As per the historical records the main Deity Arulmigu Palaniandavar idol is consisted of Navapashanam, ie a combination of 9 poisonous herbals mixed in a proportion to give a high medicinal power to cure the diseases of immunity and it was designed and made up by a siddar named Bohar.
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Navapashanam
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About Navapashanam & History of Siddha's
Bhogar make Lord Muruga's "Thiru Uruvam" with Nine Poison(Navabashanam)
Palani has been mentioned in the Tamil Sangam Literature as "Podhini", which came to be called as "Palani" later, according to the historions. In "Thirumurukatruppadai" ( a Sangam Literature ) Palani has been mentioned as the 3rd "PadaiVeedu". This was the southern end of the Kongu Nadu and edicts refer to this place as "Vaiyapuri Nadu" , which was ruled by king "Vaiyapuri Kopperumbaegan". Many "Siddhas" are said to have lived in this region. The idol of Palani Andavar is said to have been made of "Navabashanam".
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Murugan Devotees
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HISTORY OF MURUGAN DEVOTEES
> Agastiyar: The Ageless Guru of Gurus
> Arunagirinathar
> Bhogar Siddhar
> Kumaraguru Paraswamigal
> Pamban Swamigal
> Rathinagiri Bala Murugan Adimai
> Sri Kripananda Variar Swamigal
> Sri Santananda Swamigal
> Vallimalai Satchidananda Swamigal
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Temples around palani
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Temples around Palani
Below are the near by temples & associated with palani dhandayuthapani temple.
> Thiru Avinankudi
> Idumban Temple
> Mari Amman Temple
> Periya Nayaki Amman Temple
> Shanmuga Nadhi
> Periyavudaiyar Temple
> Kulanthai Velappar Temple - Oddanchatram
> Kurinchi Aandavar Temple - Kodaikkanal
> Kulanthai Velappar Temple - Poombarai
> Akobila Varadaraja Perumal Temple- Balasamudram
> Koteeswarar Temple - Kothaimangalam
> Kamakshi Amman Temple - Oddanchatram
> Azhakiya Chokanatha Perumal Temple
> Vakeesar Temple - Keeranur
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Palani-Festivals
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Palani Festival's & Festival's Videos :
Below are the festivals celebrated in palani dhandayuthapani temple.
> Thai Poosam
> Panguni Uttram
> Navarathri/Dasara festival
> Karthikai festival
> Kandha Sasti
> Chitra Pournami
> Agni Natchitra festival
> Aadi Letcharjanai
> Annabishegam
> Visaga festival
> Thirupalli Elluchi
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Pooja Schedules
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Pooja Schedules @ Palani Temple :
Poojas are done at seven times in a day at the Palani temple. The first service of the day is the Viswa roopa darisanam.
The last pooja includes a procession of the uthsavar in a golden palanquin around the temple and the palli arai sevai. Darshan (meaning open to the public) hours are from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. On festival days the temple opens at 4.30 a.m.
1. Vilaa Pooja (6.30 a.m.)
2. Siru Kall Pooja (8.00 a.m.)
3. Kaala Santhi (9.00 a.m.)
4. Utchikkala Pooja (12.00 noon)
5. Raja Alangaram (5.30 p.m.)
6. Golden Car Darshan (6.30 p.m.)
7. Iraakkaala Pooja (8.00 p.m.)
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Palani Prasadham's
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PALANI TEMPLE PRASADHAMS :
Lord Muruga is Abhisekapriya (fond of anointment), especially Pañchamirta (fruit jam having medicinal properties). The Devasthanam prepares pañchamirta, vibhuti and other items which are sold for reasonable price. Like Pañchamirta, the Rakkala Sandanam (sandal paste placed on the deity during the night) has special significance and sanctity.
1. PANCHAMIRTHAM
2. VIBOOTHI
3. SANDHANAM
4. RAKKALA SANDHANAM
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Route from other Places
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By Air:
Coimbatore & Madurai is the Nearest Airport to Palani Hills
By Bus:
Palani can be reached by road from all the Cities of Tamilnadu.The Nearest city is Coimbatore.It is about 105 km away from Palani.
By Train:
The nearest railway station is Dindugal & Coimbatore.
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Tourist Places
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There are many interesting tourist places near Palani, If you are a newcomer & who wants to spend a day enjoying the abundant beauty of Mother Nature. These tourist attractions are listed in order of their distance from Palani.
> Varadhamanadhi Dam
> Palar-Porundalar dam
> Kodaikanal
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Educational Institutions
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Schools
>>Akshaya Academy CBSE and Matric. Hr. Sec. School
>>I.T.O. Higher Secondary School
>>Devi Matriculation School
>>CSI Wakeman School
>>>Swamy Matriculation School
>>Palani Municipal High School
>>Arulmigu Palaniandavar Matric Higher Secondary School
>>Karthik Vidhya Mandir Matriculation School
>>Girls Higher secondary school
>>Velan Vikas Matriculation school
Colleges
>>Sri Subramanya college of Engineering & Technology
>>A.P.A. College for Arts & Culture
>>Arulmigu Palaniandavar College Of Arts For Women
