Palani Overview

The town of Palani is in the middle of Coimbatore and Madurai. The two hills that stand out in this beautiful hilly scenery are Sivagiri and Sakthigiri, which are in the town. The city has a lot of lakes that empty into the Shanmuga River, which is at the base of these hills. It is one of the best places to visit in Palani. 

Palani comes from the word Pazham, which means "fruit." It blends the words "fruit" and "you." This Tamil town is famous for its temple to Lord Murugan, known as "Kartikeya." People believe that he lived here after becoming an ascetic on Mount Kailash.

History of the city

The town has a long past; some believe it is where Lord Murugan refreshed himself. The Chera family is said to have re-dedicated the Murugan Temple. Palani was considered the best guardian of the Chera kingdom because Lord Murugan had blessed it. The kingdom's eastern border, west of Palani, was not controlled. Because of this, the sanctum of the building has features of Chera architecture.

What is Palani famous for?

A significant shrine of the Hindu god Murugan is in the town. The Kaumaram group worships the God in the temple. Here, the Thandayuthapani Temple is in the devotion of Murugan and is famous as "Palani Andavar." According to the belief, it is where one of his "Six Battle Camps" is located. The temple is on top of a hill, Sivagiri.

Which is the best time to visit Palani?

In vacation spots in the city, the weather is always lovely at this time of the year. The best times to visit Palani are from February to March and October to December when the weather is still beautiful. The place is worth a visit during the Palani tour package.

The temples may be open during "special Pooja" times around Thai Poosam, the city's most important holiday, from mid-January to mid-February.