Palani Murugan Temple

Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple at Palani is the third of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan and one of the most-visited temples in Tamil Nadu. The sanctum stands on Sivagiri hill, about 450 feet above the town, reached by roughly 693 stone steps, the gentler elephant path (Yaanai Pathai), the winch (funicular) trains or the rope car.

This is an independent companion app for pilgrims visiting Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani, Dindigul District. It brings the practical details of a visit — timings, sevas, festivals, how to reach, where to stay — into one place, and adds today's panchang so you can plan the day around the right muhurat.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• Today at the temple — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the day's Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Gulika Kalam
• Darshan and temple timings, including the aarti and puja schedule
• Sevas and their details — Abhishekam, Vishwaroopa Darshan, Pancha Amirtha Prasadam, Special Entrance Darshan, Hair Tonsuring (Mokku), Vahana Pooja and more
• Festival calendar — Thai Poosam, Skanda Sashti, Panguni Uthiram, Vaikasi Visakam, Aadi Krithigai and others through the year
• Prasadam, accommodation and pilgrim services
• Mantras and stotras with meanings
• How to reach — road, rail and air, with the nearest stations and airports
• Nearby places worth a visit — Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Periyanayaki Amman Temple, Idumban Shrine, Winch and Rope Car Stations, Adivaram, Hilltop Girivalam Path and Viewpoints
• Photo gallery, with full photographer credits and licence details
• Temple news, refreshed daily
• Frequently asked questions from first-time visitors

DAILY PANCHANG REMINDER

A single quiet notification each morning with the day's tithi, nakshatra and Rahu Kalam. Switch it off any time in Settings.

SEVEN LANGUAGES

English, हिन्दी, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ, മലയാളം and मराठी. Change the language in Settings without reinstalling.

BUILT FOR REAL PILGRIMS

• Works on Android 7.0 and above
• Light and dark themes, and large readable text throughout
• Small download, opens fast on a modest phone and a slow connection

PLEASE NOTE

This is an independent guide published by Growthspark7. It is not the official app of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the temple administration or any government body. Timings, sevas and festival dates are compiled from public sources and can change at short notice — always confirm with the temple before you travel or book. The app does not sell tickets, book darshan or accept any payment.

Plan the visit before you leave home — timings, sevas and today's panchang for Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani, in your own language.