Palani Murugan
About Palani Murugan
The Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple stands as one of Tamil Nadu's most significant Murugan shrines, located on Sivagiri hill in Palani. The temple's primary deity is Lord Dandayudhapani, depicted as a renunciate yogi who has abandoned worldly attachments. The temple complex features elaborate murals including a series of 38 panels depicting the Kanda Puranam and 57 representations of different aspects of Lord Murugan adorning the lower praharam walls. The shrine is administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of Tamil Nadu. Thaipusam, celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai (January-February), holds special significance here, commemorating the day Goddess Parvati presented the divine Vel to Murugan to vanquish evil and establish dharma. The temple attracts thousands of devotees during major festivals including Panguni Uthiram and Kanda Shashti. Facilities include a rope car (winch) system for accessing the hilltop shrine and accommodation services for pilgrims.
