Kuzhandai Velayudha Swasmy Temple – Kodaikanal, palani Date built: – Deity: Kuzhandai Velayudha Swasmy Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Palani is approximately 100 kilometers from the Coimbatore. Mode of transport from the Coimbatore to […]
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Temples in Dindigul: Exploring the Spiritual Side of Tamil Nadu
Dindigul is a city located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to several ancient temples that attract visitors from all over the world. These temples offer a glimpse into the region’s religious and cultural heritage and are an important part of Tamil Nadu’s history.
One of the most famous temples is the Sri Kottai Mariamman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Mariamman. The temple is believed to have been built in the 17th century and is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture. Another popular temple in the city is the Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, which is located on a hilltop and offers panoramic views of the city.
Other significant temples in Dindigul include the Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, the Sri Thadikombu Perumal Temple, and the Sri Abirami Amman Temple. These temples are important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and offer visitors a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural heritage.
In addition to the temples, Dindigul is also known for its rich culinary tradition and is home to several delicious local dishes such as the famous Dindigul biryani. Visitors can also explore the city’s historical sites, such as the Dindigul Fort, and enjoy the natural beauty of the nearby Sirumalai hills.
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Kothishwarar Temple, Palani
Kothishwarar Temple, Palani Date built: – Deity: Kothishwarar Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: Palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – On the road to Dharapuram, Erode to the arch written with the words ‘Peria Udayar Koil’, stands Gothisvaram in bright colours. It belongs to the Palani temple and has a single circuit fenced […]
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Shanmuga Nadhi Temple, palani
Shanmuga Nadhi Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: PANCHA LINGA JOTHISHWARAR Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone {Phone} The bathing ghats on this river are at a distance of three kilometres from Palani town and can be reached from Adivaram by town buses 3, 4, 9 and 14. […]
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Navagraha Temple, Palani
Navagraha Temples are dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the universe, which are considered as significant in Vedic astrology. Palani, a small town situated in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, is home to one such revered Navagraha temple. The temple attracts devotees from all over the country who come to seek the blessings […]
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Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, palani
Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Lakshmi Narayana Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Proceeding along the west street, a east facing temple a Deepasthamba and a stone mandapam indicates to us the presence of a shrine. The entrance has pials and in the […]
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Venugopala Perumal Temple, palani
Venugopala Perumal Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: venugopala Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: Marudham, Tamil Nadu 603406 Phone – At a little distance in the midst of the bazaar is an entrance facing north. Atop is a stucco figure if Gopalan with his flute. Within is big Mahamandapam […]
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Peru Udayar Temple, palani
Peru Udayar Temple, palani Date built: thousand years, 1915, 1962. Deity: sawaym bhu linga Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: dindigul Address: – Phone – Of all these temples, that of Peru-Udayar (called Periya Avudayar Kovil) is by far the most important and deserves special mention. Located near the railway line on the […]
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Periya Nayagi Amman Temple, palani
Periya Nayagi Amman Temple, palani Date built: 14th century. Deity: Periya Nayagi Amman Architectural style: south indian style architecture Major festivals On Vijayadasami day, Navarathri Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: Vinayakar Kovil, Palani, Tamil Nadu 624601 Phone +914545242236, +914545242293 Now you must have to walk further 3 KM to reach another important temple going by the […]
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Mariamman Temple,Palani
Mariamman Temple,Palani Date built: – Deity: Mariamman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: dindigul Address: – Phone – If we pass some houses we can come to the most powerful Mariamman. The prosperity of this Devi incrased with the prosperity of the Palauakars. Palayakars were lords of small tracts, and Mariamman […]
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Idumban Hill Temple, palani
Idumban Hill Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Idumban Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals Panguni Uthiram in march-april, Thai Poosam in january- february and triukarthikal in november- december. Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: Palani Temple Steps, Giri Veethi, Palani, Tamil Nadu 624601 Phone +914545242236 This has a long legend and takes us to the […]