The most visited Muruga temple. One of the six Arupadai Veedu (sacred abodes). Muruga came here as Dhandayuthapani — a renunciate with only a staff — after losing the fruit-race to Ganesha.
Ancient temple. The idol is made of Navapashanam — an amalgam of nine poisonous herbs solidified into a divine form by the Siddha saint Bhogar. The Winch system carries devotees up the hill.
Hilltop temple reached by rope car (winch), steps, or vehicle road. The Navapashanam idol is unique in composition. The temple complex includes the Thiru Avinankudi temple at the base.
Arupadai Veedu #3
Navapashanam idol
Dhandayuthapani (renunciate) form
Rope car/winch to hilltop
Siddha saint Bhogar's creation
Thaipusam (massive kavadi procession)
Panguni Uthiram
Skanda Sashti
Open 6 AM–8 PM. Hilltop temple with winch/rope car, steps (697), or vehicle road. Located near Palani town. One of the most visited temples in Tamil Nadu.
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