Places to Visit in Palani

Top attractions and must-see spots in Palani

  • Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple

    Hilltop shrine to Lord Murugan, one of his six sacred abodes, reached by steps, winch or rope car.

  • Bogar Samadhi

    Cave shrine at the Palani hill temple marking the meditation site of the siddha saint Bogar.

  • Idumban Temple

    Hilltop shrine to Idumban, guardian devotee of Murugan, tied to the legend of the Sivagiri and Sakthigiri hills.

  • Kannadi Perumal Temple

    Vishnu temple on the Kodaikanal highway, believed to guard travellers against the evil eye.

  • Kuthiraiyar Dam and Falls

    Dam and waterfall roughly seven kilometres from Palani, popular for short nature walks and picnics.

  • Palani Handicraft and Herbal Shops

    Local shops in Palani town specialising in Siddha herbal products, traditional medicines and handicrafts.

  • Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

    Protected sanctuary in the Western Ghats foothills near Palani, home to bison, elephants and rare birdlife.

  • Pazhani Murugan Temple

    One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, this hill temple is a magnet for devotees and spiritual seekers alike.

  • Periyanayaki Amman Temple

    Fourteenth century temple in Devikapuram commissioned by a Vijayanagara emperor, dedicated to Goddess Periyanayaki.

  • Temple Car Street

    Shopping street around the temple base selling idols, prayer beads, incense and traditional devotional items.

  • Thiru Avinankudi Temple

    Foothill temple marking the base of Palani's Murugan shrine, linked to legends of Surya and Lakshmi.

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