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Palani (Tamil:, is a town and a taluk headquarters in Dindigul district of the western part of Tamil Nadu state in India. It is located about 106 kilometres (66 mi) south-east of Coimbatore and 122 kilometres (76 mi) north-west of Madurai , 67 kilometres (42 mi) from Kodaikanal.
Nov 6, 2022 · Palani, the Sacred Abode of Lord Murugan. by Adiyar on November 6, 2022. by V.S. Krishnan. Murugan, the God passionately loved and worshipped in Tamil Nadu, is known as the God of Infinite Qualities. He symbolizes knowledge, compassion, kindness, valour and beauty. He is the God of love who protects his devotees and fulfills their aspirations.
Jun 20, 2015 · These temples are also known as garrison homes, or padai veedu, in reference to the belief that the gods’ pitched camps at these places during their war with the demons. Among these, Palani is the most popular among Keralites and also the nearest to the state.
The deity of Palani is known as Dandayudhapani Swami, the Lord having the Staff in his Hand. The deity at the sanctum sanctorum is made out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called Navabashana.
Palani Temple is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan was known by Dhandayuthapani. Palani Temple Legends. There lived a demon by the name Idumban, who carried Sivagiri and Sakthigiri hills by dropping them on either side of the rod. Idumban dropped the hills here at Palani to take rest before continuing further south.
Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan situated atop a hillock amidst the Palani Hills in Palani, Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan. The temple is managed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Aug 14, 2020 · There are six main places in Tamilnadu which are known as Arupadai Veedu, six abodes of Murugan. Palani is considered to be the third home. The roots of this practice can be traced to the story linked with the establishing of Murugan’s temple in Palani.
