Subramanya swamy temple Palani
Subramanya Swamy Temple, Palani is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Subramanya Swamy located in Palani
, Tamil Nadu, India. Murugan is considered the god of war and victory in Hindu mythology.
Subramanya Swamy Temple, Palani is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Subramanya Swamy located in Palani , Tamil Nadu, India. Murugan is considered the god of war and victory in Hindu mythology. The temple is one of the six holy shrines of Murugan, known as Aarupadavidu . The Palani temple is situated on a hill called Palani Malai (Palani Hills) which is part of the Western Ghats mountain range. It is believed to be one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu with a history of more than 2,000 years. A large number of devotees and pilgrims visit this temple from all over the country. The presiding deity of the temple, Murugan, is depicted as a young man riding a peacock, spear in hand. The idol is made of a mixture of nine sacred herbs called navapashanam. Devotees climb steps or take a winch-operated rope car to reach the hilltop temple. One of the specialties of the Palani temple is the method of worship known as "pada yatra". Devotees make the pilgrimage by walking barefoot to the temple from their native villages or from distant places, carrying a " Kavadi " (a wooden or metal frame decorated with peacock feathers and flowers) on their shoulders as a symbol of devotion. This practice is considered an act of penance and devotion to Murugan. The temple complex also has several other temples dedicated to various deities like Ganesha, Durga and Shiva. The temple premises have facilities for accommodation, meals and other services to cater to the needs of the devotees. Overall, the Subramanya Swamy Temple in Palani is not only a religious center but also has cultural significance and architectural beauty that attracts devotees, tourists and scholars interested in Hindu mythology and history.
History of Subramanya Swamy Temple, Palani.
Palani is home to one of the most sacred shrines of the Murugan, as worshiped in the Hindu sect of Kaumaram. The Thandayudhapani Temple dedicated to Murugan "Palani Andavar", and regarded one of his Arupadai Veedu (Six Battle Camps), is situated here. The temple is situated atop a hill known as Sivagiri.
There may be a significant reduction in the impact of Navagraha Doshas. Lord Murugan renounced all his worldly connections here at palani and went into mediation. Hence, this is the place to go to gain knowledge and wisdom.