Palani is the most important temple to be listed in the Six abodes of Murugan. The Palani temple is also known as “Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple” located in Palani Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India. Thousand of devotees visit this temple with their faith and beliefs. There is a system for devotees who want to book tickets for Special Darshan and Puja. This temple is mentioned as Thiruaavinankudi in the old Sangam literature. It has had religious importance for decades. The temple has a beautiful architectural design. The famous religious practice at this temple is Abhishekam.
Palani Temple Timings
Let us tell you that “Palani Temple” opens in the early morning at 5:45 AM and closes at 1:oo PM. Then it reopens from 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM. You can choose timings that suit your visit. Vising during a festival can be crowded but feels good.
| Morning | 05:45 AM IST | 01:00 PM IST |
| Evening | 01:00 PM IST | 09:00 PM IST |
History and Beliefs About Palani Temple Tamil Nadu
A popular and Hindu legendary belief is, that there is a Sage Narada who visited the celestial court of God Shiva. God Shiva and Parvati are sitting on Mount Kailash. Sage Narada presents a fruit of Knowledge named Gnana-Palam. Lord Shiva has two sons Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan. Lord Shiva gives the challenge of encircleing the world thrice. Whoever is did first get this fruit. Murugan started encircling the world thrice but Lord Ganesha encircled his parents.
Lord Ganesha said that the world is no more than his parents and he won the fruit. Murugan feels bad and thinks to be mature. He chooses to remain as a hermit in Palani. Sage Bogar created the Murugan idol. Now we can see this idol as “Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple”.
Puja Timings at Palani – Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
There are six pujas are performed in the Palani Temple between 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Special Pujas are conducted on festival days from 4:30 AM. You will be given a winch and rope car service to reach the temple.
| Pooja Name | Pooja Timings (Opening) | Closing |
| Villa pooja (Sadhu Sanniyasi Alangaram) | 06.40 AM | Â 07.15 AM IST |
| Sirukala Shanti Pooja (Vedar Alankaram) | 08.00 AM | o 08.30 AM IST |
| Kalasandhi pooja (Balasubramaniar Alangaram) | 09.00 AM | o 09.30 AM IST |
| Uchikala Pooja (Vaitheekal Alangaram) | 12.00 PM | o 12.45 PM IST |
| Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) (Raja Alangaram) | 05.30 PM | o 06.15 PM IST |
| Rakala Pooja (Pushpa Alankaram) | 08.30 PM | o 09.00 PM IST |
Procedure for Palani Temple Online Booking
Now you have to follow simple steps to book your spiritual journey with your friends and family at Palani Temple;
- In the first place, you have to visit the website portal of Palani Temple.
- Or directly click this link => https://palanimurugan.hrce.tn.gov.in
- On the web homepage, click on the Online Service tab and press on the “Ticket Booking” option.
- Now log in with your Email ID and phone number.
- Select the date of the visit and the timings of the darshan.
- Add family members and their details.
- Upload documents and payment options will be visible.
- Now click on the payment amount and pay it.
- Ticket confirmation will be sent to your email ID.
Palani Ticket Price & Fee Structure
| Details | Pooja Timings | Pooja Amount (₹) | |||
| Normal Days | Special Days | Normal Days | Special Days | Other | |
| Rs. | Rs. | Rs. | |||
| 1. | Free Entrance | 6 AM-7.30 PM | 4 AM-Midnight | – | – |
| 2. | Special Entrance | 6 AM onwards | 4 AM onwards | 10 | 20 |
| 3. | Separate Special Entrance | 6 AM onwards | 4 AM onwards | 100 | 200 |
| 4 | Vishvaruba Dharsana | 5.40 AM | 4 AM | 100 | 200 |
| 5. | Vila Pooja | 6.50AM | 4.30AM | 150 | 300 |
| 6. | Sirukalasanthi | 8AM | 8AM | 150 | 300 |
| 7. | Kalasanthi | 9AM | 9AM | 150 | 300 |
| 8. | Uchikalam | 12PM | 12PM | 150 | 300 |
| 9. | Sayaratchai (Raja Alankaram) | 5.30PM | 5.30PM | 150 | 300 |
| 10 | Rakkalam | 8 PM | — | 150 | 300 |
| 11. | Milk Abhisekam | 7.30AM | 4.30PM | 25 | 25 |
| 12 | Panjamirutham Abhisekam (Fees Only ) | 7.30 A.M | 4.30 P.M | 25 | 25 |
| 13. | Ashthotiram Archanai | 7.30 A.M | 7.30 P.M | 5 | 5 |
| 14. | Shagashranamam | 7.30 A.M | 7.30 P.M | 10 | 10 |
| at Thiruaavinankudi | |||||
| 15. | Bhogar Ashthotiram | 7.30 A.M | 7.30 P.M | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 16. | Thirthakavadi | 7.30 A.M | 7.30 P.M | 20 | 20 |
| 17. | Thookukavadi | — | 10 | 10 | |
| 18. | Kadhu Kuthu (Ear boring) including goldsmith | 2 | 2 | ||
| 19. | Palliarai Theepandham per head | 8.30 P.M | — | 100 | 100 |
| 20. | Palliarai Vensamaram per head | 8.30 P.M | 50 | 50 | |
| 21. | All Abhisekam | — | — | 75 | 75 |
| 22. | Thanga rodham swami purapadu (Golden Chariot) | 7 P.M | 7 P.M | 2000 | 2000 |
| 23. | Thangamayil Vaganathil swami Purapadu (Golden Peacock) | 6.30 P.M | 6.30 P.M | 1000 | 1000 |
| 24. | Puthu kanaka | — | 200 | 200 | |
| (3 books only) | |||||
| 25. | Panjamirutham Abishega (Fees only ) | 25 | 25 | ||
| 26. | Thulabaram-offering swami kanikai | 10 | 10 | ||
| 27 | Electrical winch ordinary | Adults to Hill Temple Children to Hill Temple Adults down trip | 10 | 10 | |
| Children down trip | 5 | 5 | |||
| — | 10 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | ||||
| 28. | Electrical winch Special | Adults to Hill Temple Children to Hill Temple Adults down trip | 50Â 50Â 25Â 25 | 50Â 50Â 25Â 25 | |
| Children down trip | |||||
| 29 | Amuthu giving fees | — | 75 | 75 | |
| (Receive 1/2Kg Panchamirtham as a gift ) | |||||
Temple Contact Details
- Shri Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
- Address: 315 Head Office, North Giri Street, Palani, Dindigul 624601.
- Telephone Number: 04545241293
- Email ID: palanimurugan@tnhrce.com