20 Dec 2025
Tourism
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Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Dindigul
Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu Palani is a beautiful hill station, the hills of which are part of the oldest mountain range in India. The name of the town is derived from the two Tamil words 'Pazham' which means 'fruit' and 'Nee' meaning you. The mountain range on which the picturesque town is located dates back to the Pre Cambrian period.
The terrain is hillier than mountainous and is located in the eastern part of the Western Ghats. The hills are home to several nomadic Paliyan tribes. Palani gathers worldwide attention as a holy place, and it is believed that Lord Murugan had settled here. The shrine of Palani Dhandayuthapani Swami Murugan, popularly known as the Murugan Temple, can be found atop a hill. The Kurinji Andavar Temple, another popular religious attraction of the region, can also be seen from here.
