Palani Murugan Temple
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| Name: | Palani Murugan Kovil |
| Primary deity: | Dandayudhapani Swami (Murugan) |
| Architecture: | South Indian, Kovil |
| Location: | Palani |
'Palani Murugan Temple' is one of the most famous Murugan temples in India. It is located in the township of Palani, 100 km southeast of Coimbatore and similar distance northwest of Madurai, and near the famous hill station, Kodaikanal.
It is one of the major Arupadaiveedu of Lord Muruga. The other Arupadiveedus are Thiruchendur Murugan Temple (100 km south-west of Madurai), Swamimalai Murugan Temple (150 km east of Madurai), Thiruthani Murugan Temple (50 km from Chennai), Pazhamudircholai (10 km north of Madurai) and Tirupparamkunram Murugan Temple (10 km south of Madurai).
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[edit] The Legend of the Palani Temple
As per the Hindu mythology, Sage Narada once visited the divine court of Lord Shiva at Mount Kailash. Lord Shiva was with his consort, Goddess Shakti, and their two children, Lord Ganesha and Lord Subrahmanya. Sage Narada gave Lord Shiva a fruit and told him that it was a special one, the fruit of wisdom(Jnana-Pazham).
Lord Shiva wanted his children to have the fruit of wisdom. However, when he offered it to them to be shared between the two sons, Sage Narada requested not to cut the fruit in two, lest the power be diminished. As a result, they had to decide to conduct a simple competitions to decide on who should have the fruit. Shiva and Shakti decided that the son who first circles the Earth would get the fruit. Immediately accepting the challenge, Lord Murugan, started his journey around the globe on his divine vehicle, the peacock or mayil.
Lord Ganesha, who believed that his parents were his world, circambulated Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti and claimed the mango fruit. Lord Subrahmanya returned to Mount Kailash, only to find that Lord Ganesha had already won the contest. Lord Murugan felt he had been deceived and decided to leave Mount Kailasam. He reached to top of what is today called "Pazhani malai" (the Hill of Pazhani) and set up his abode there.
Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva rushed to the hill and tried to pacify their son, calling him, Gnana Pazham Nee appa (in Tamil, "you are the fruit - Pazham; of wisdom - Gnana"). Hence this place came to be called Pazhani, or Palani.
Legend also has it that a divine siddhar named "Boghar", created the idol of Dhandayuthapaani using navapashanam, an amalgam made from 9 poisonous elements which on getting mixed develops highly curative powers for many ailments of the human body, according to Sidhha Medicine practice. A small portion with a deity, dedicated to Boghar is also placed inside the temple. the adjoining walls depicts the history of the creation and other facts related to the temple.
[edit] History
The consecration ceremony (kumbhabhishekam) of this great temple recently took place in April 3rd 2006.(Panguni Matham 20) on the Tamil calendar.
[edit] Important Poojas and timings
Darshan (meaning open to the public) hours are from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. On festival days the temple is open from 4.30 a.m. onwards.
- Vilaa Pooja (6.30 a.m.)
- Siru Kall Pooja (8.00 a.m.)
- Kaala Santhi (9.00 a.m.)
- Utchikkala Pooja (12.00 noon)
- Raja Alankaram (5.30 p.m.)
- Iraakkaala Puja (8.00 p.m.)
- Golden Car Darshan (6.30 p.m.)
Golden car procession starts at 6.30 p.m. and ends around 7.30 p.m. Those who want to sponsor the same can contact the Devasthanam office (kindly avoid brokers/agents).
[edit] Shopping Complex
Dr.Thirumalai Plaza
[edit] Lodging
Palani Lodges:
- www.hotelvescourt.com Very Luxurious Hotel in Palani
- www.newtirupurlodge.net
- www.hotelganpat.com
- www.hotelsubam.com
Palani Dandayudhapani Devasthanam is doing a lot of social and maintenance work in and around Palani. They run hospitals, colleges, orphanages and lodging houses. Here are their lodging house list.
- Dandapani Nilayam (Tel. 04545-242325): Tarif: A/C=Rs 500 1st Class deluxe=Rs 200 1st class=Rs 150 Economy rooms=Rs 60
- Cottages (Tel. No 04545-242493): In the Giriveethi (circumference of the holy hill) near the Administrative office of the Palani Temple there are 62 cottages are available and the tariffs are ranging from Rs 120 to Rs 500.
- Karttikeyan Viduthi is also run by Devasthanam and it is equipped with 78 rooms. The tarifs range from Rs 60 to Rs 120 depending upon the festive seasons'
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