Palani, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Murugan
Timings
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Palani
Type
MAJOR
Ascend the 210-meter Sivagiri hill by climbing the 659 steps, taking the rope car, or using the winch (cable car). Electric cars are also available.
Have darshan of Lord Murugan as Dandayudhapani (holder of the staff), depicted as a young ascetic with a shaved head and staff. The idol is made of Navapashanam (nine sacred herbs/metals).
Collect the famous Palani Panchamirtham, a GI-tagged sacred offering made from bananas, jaggery, ghee, honey, and dates. It is the only temple prasadam with a Geographical Indication tag.
Visit the shrine of Goddess Periyanayaki at the base of the hill before departing.
Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624601
By Bus
TNSTC buses from Coimbatore (3 hrs), Madurai (3 hrs), Chennai (8 hrs), and Dindigul (1 hr). Palani bus stand is 1 km from the hill.
By Air
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) - 100 km; Madurai Airport (IXM) - 120 km
By Rail
Palani Railway Station - 2 km from the temple hill, connected to Coimbatore, Madurai, and Dindigul
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws, winch (cable car) to the hilltop, rope car, and 659-step stairway. Electric cars also available.
The god of war and victory, son of Shiva. Known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subrahmanya.
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