palani murugan temple

              Palani Arulmigu Shri Dhandayuthapani temple is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan. It is located in the town of Palani in Dindigul, This temple is one among the six Padaiveedu’s of Lord Muruga. ie. the 3rd Padaiveedu namely Arulmigu Thiruvaavinankudi temple is part and parts of this temple. Thai Poosam and Panguni Uthiram festivals are very famous festivals and large number of devotees coming here at that time.             The deity of Palani is known as  Dandayudhapani Swami , the Lord having the Staff in his Hand.     The deity at the  sanctum sanctorum  is made out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called  Navabashana.  The deity is in a standing position with a baton in his hand. He has the look of a person who has renounced all worldly pomp. He has just a loincloth besides the baton. He is a mute messenger of the great precept 'Renounce all to reach Me'. The icon is unique in the whole world. It was made by  siddha Bhogar  by combining nine poi