📍 Temple📍 Pilgrimage🛕 Religious

Palani Murugan Temple

Palani, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

The third and most-visited Murugan abode — Dandayudhapani atop 690 steps (or winch-car), his idol an alchemical navapashanam amalgam.

Why visit: The panchamirtham's home shrine; Thai Poosam here is a sea of yellow.

Things to do

›690-step or winch ascent
›Navapashanam idol darshan
›GI-tagged panchamirtham

DarshanHill Climb

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Thai Poosam (Jan–Feb)

Entry fee

Free (rope-car ~₹20)

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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