The Presiding Deity is Dhandayuthapani Swami who is affectionately called as Sri  Murugan. Sri  Karthikeya is a fond son of God Shiva and He has a lareg number of Devotees in Tamil Nadu.  This hill top Temple is one of the 6 prominent Abodes of Sri  Murugan  The Main Deity is made of Nava Pashanam. Devotees seeking Blessings of Sri Palani Murugan have to climb 693 steps to reach the Sanctum Sanctorum. This Temple also has a winch and rope car facility for Devotees to reach the Hill for which i small fee is levied per head. 

The Main Temple is located 1500 feet above Mean Sea Level.  This Temple has a Gold Plated Gopuram. There is a traditional Bronze Bell at the entrance. The Temple draws a lot of visitors from the adjoining Kerala too.  Devotees undertake Kaavadi to fulfill their wishes. The Oblation Water or Abisheka Theertham is believed to have Medicinal Effect.  Palani Panchamirtham is the name of the Prasadam given out at this Temple. Panjamirdham  means a mixture  of five things and it can be eaten as a sweet Prasadham. This Temple belongs to the 9th century. Cheran King Cheraman Peruman worked hard in constructing this Temple. The Temple resembles to that of the Cheras & Pandyas. The Temple Idol is unique since its made of nine poisonous herbs or Nava Pashanam. 

There is a statue of Sri Murugan holding his staff and dressed like an ascetic who has given up or renounced the world and all of its joys. This figure is standing on a stone base. On the walls of the Temple are many words written in old Tamil script. On top of the Temple is a golden tower called a Gopuram, which has several coloured statues of Sri Murugan and other Gods. Sri Ganesha is seen s eated in a Sub Shrine at the door of the Temple, and people Pray to him before seeing Sri Murugan. God Shiva and Goddess Parvathi also have their own Sub Shrines here. This Temple is one of the richest Temples in Tamil Nadu with its earnings one time touching 33 Crore in  year way back in 2013. Thai Poosam, Vaikaasi Visakam are celebrated here in a grand manner with several lakhs of Devotees partaking in it at that time. 

Contact Details: 04545 242236, 04545  242467, 04545  241417 and 04545 242293

Temple Timing: 5.40 AM to 12 Noon and 5.30 PM to 8 PM

Distance from Dindigul to Palani is 60 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Palani is 123 Kms

Distance from Trichy or Tiruchirappalli to Palani is 161 Kms

Distance from Pazhamudircholai to Palani is 132 Kms

Distance from Swamimalai to Palani is 255 Kms

Distance from Thiruparankundram to Palani is 125 Kms

Distance from Thiruttani to Palani is 481 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendur to Palani is 300 Kms

Distance from Maruthamalai to Palani is 113 Kms

Distance from Senjerimalai to Palani is 64 Kms

Distance from Vennaimalai to Palani is 112 Kms

Distance from Peruvayal Near Devipattinam to Palani is 243 Kms

Distance from Kundrakudi to Palani is 154 Kms

Distance from Kilminnal to Palani is 414 Kms

Distance from Theerthagiri to Palani is 410 Kms

Distance from Mailam to Palani is 348 Kms

Distance from Kailasagiri to Palani is 359 Kms

Distance from Kundrathur to Palani is 464 Kms

Distance from Elayanarvelur to Palani is 433 Kms

Distance from Thamatakodi  or Thamatakodi to Palani is 410 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Palani is 433 Kms

Distance from Perumbedu near Ponneri to Palani is 520 Kms

Distance from Perumberkandigai to Palani is 384 Kms

Distance from Nettur, Tenkasi District to Palani is 268 Kms

Distance from Siruvapuri to Palani is 513 Kms

Distance from Andarkuppam to Palani is 496 Kms

Distance from Thiruporur to Palani is 449 Kms

Distance from Uthiramerur to Palani is 415 Kms

Distance from Nadupalani to Palani is 360 Kms

Distance from Cheyyur to Palani is  412 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Palani is 486 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Palani R.S.

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