Saravana Polgai Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: kartikey Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: Palani District:: Dindigul Address: Adivaram Rd, Giri Veethi, Palani, Tamil Nadu 624601 Phone – All the sacred pools here are named duly after Muruga. And especially Saravana Poygai is very intimately connected with Muruga. We have to pay a […]
Dindigul
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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Thiruavinankudi Temple, palani
Thiruavinankudi Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: – Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: Palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – The Temple is about 2000 years old. Nakkirar in his Thirumurugattrupadai has praised this Sthals as third Padai Veedu. The holy tree of this Sthala is Amlaka. Velavi Koman, a feudatory chief was […]
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Veleeshwarar Temple, palani
Veleeshwarar Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Veleeshwarar Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – A way in the south between two east facing shops leads to the Velisar Koil. A corridor enclosing a small sanctum with a lingam forms the shrine.Now we will have to go to […]
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Bhogar Samathi temple, palani
Bhogar Samathi temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Samadhi Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Bhogar is a well known Siddhar who made the idol of Lord Muruga at the hill temple. His guru is Kalanginaathar believed to be a Chinese and his disciple is Pulippani siddhar […]
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Kailasha Nathar Temple, Palani
Kailasha Nathar Temple, Palani Date built: – Deity: shiva Architectural style: Major festivals Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Next to Nataraja is Kailasanada facing east, and having a separate Mahamandapam. That extends upto the Devi’s shrine. In this arda mandapais a north facing Dandayudapani inside a separate niche. Even though there are […]
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Kodi Maram Temple, palani
Kodi Maram Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: – Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Hindu Agama Shastras compare a Temple to the human body. Just as an individual soul is enveloped by five košas or sheaths – (Annamova, Prãnamaya, Manomaya, Vynãnamaya and Ãnandamaya) – the Deity […]
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Karthlgai Mandapam Temple, palani
Karthlgai Mandapam Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: -kartikey Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – In the widened east street, the emerald green of fields and the cool blue of the Kodai hills is very exhilarating . The very name “Kodai hills” carries a special significance. There […]
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Seval Vilrutham temple, palani
{Temple Name} Date built: – Deity: Seval Vilrutham Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – Valli spring is a holy tank. Those who come by the steps may come by the elephant track and reach the spring. Those who come by the elephant track and reach the spring. […]
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Valli Temple, palani
Valli Temple, palani Date built: – Deity: Valli Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: Dindigul Address: – Phone – After climbing a little, we can see the Valli Temple in the left. In its front mandapa in a stucco niche is Valli. Vinayaga and two mortals are also seen. Are they Valli’s […]
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Sadhu Swamygal Samathi Temple, palani
{Temple Name} Date built: – Deity: Sadhu Swamygal Samathi Architectural style: – Major festivals – Locale: palani District:: dindigul Address: – Phone – Big Samadhi shrine of Sadhu Swamigal. Sanyas are generally called Sadhus. It seems he is a perfect Sadhu. That is why he is given double name for emphasis. His Samadhi is in […]