Palani:-
This hill temple is one of the Arupadai Veedu (six abodes) of Lord Muruga. This ancient temple was built in the 7th Century A.D.by King Cheman Perumal and was later added to by the Naicks. It is located at an elevation 1500 feet sea level can be reached by climbing 659 steps or by using electrical winch.
It is sanctum, the Lord stands as an young ascetic holding Dhanda (staff). Hence he is know as Bala Dhandayudhapani. Siddha Bhogar skillfully crafted the deity out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called Navabasahma. It is one of the major pilgrim center in South India.
According t a legend, Muruga lost in a contest with His brother Vinayaka over a rare mango. He left Kailash in a huff and came down to this hill. LordShiva pacified Him by saying He Himself is the embodiment of Gyana (knowledge).The Lord from then on came to be known as Palani Murugan or Palani Adavar
This hill temple is one of the Arupadai Veedu (six abodes) of Lord Muruga. This ancient temple was built in the 7th Century A.D.by King Cheman Perumal and was later added to by the Naicks. It is located at an elevation 1500 feet sea level can be reached by climbing 659 steps or by using electrical winch.
It is sanctum, the Lord stands as an young ascetic holding Dhanda (staff). Hence he is know as Bala Dhandayudhapani. Siddha Bhogar skillfully crafted the deity out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called Navabasahma. It is one of the major pilgrim center in South India.
According t a legend, Muruga lost in a contest with His brother Vinayaka over a rare mango. He left Kailash in a huff and came down to this hill. LordShiva pacified Him by saying He Himself is the embodiment of Gyana (knowledge).The Lord from then on came to be known as Palani Murugan or Palani Adavar
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