Kannadi Perumal Temple

A short detour off the road to Kodaikanal leads to Kannadi Perumal Temple, a shrine dedicated to Vishnu. Local belief holds that the temple protects visitors from drishti, or the evil eye, a theme reflected in its name derived from the Tamil word for mirror. It is a small, unhurried stop that appeals to travellers combining a Palani pilgrimage with a trip toward the hill station beyond.