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Graha
Third Padai Veedu (Third Padai Veedu)
Deity
Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy
Goddess
Periya Nayaki Amman
Timings
5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Best time
Thai Poosam (Jan–Feb), Panguni Uthiram
District
Dindigul
Address
Palani Murugan Temple, Palani, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu 624601
History
Perched on Sivagiri hill, the moolavar was consecrated by the siddhar Bogar from an amalgam of nine medicinal minerals, making the abhishekam prasadam famously curative.
Significance
Murugan stands here as the renunciate who gave up everything — worship is prescribed for humility, health and release from ego-born troubles.
Pariharam
Offer panchamirtham, carry a kavadi or milk pot up the hill and light lamps on Krithigai day.
Festivals
Thai Poosam
January – February · Lakhs of kavadi pilgrims walk to Palani
Panguni Uthiram
March – April · Grand float and chariot festival
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Sakthi Grand
Stay · 1.2 km · Clean rooms at the foot of the hill
Annapoorna Mess
Food · 0.8 km · South Indian meals and tiffin