Palani
Murugan Temple
Lord Murugan Temples atop the Palani Hills, Tamilnadu
P
alani Hills in Tamilnadu, the abode of Lord Muruga.Palani Hills has two prime attractions : pilgrimage to the holiest shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, the patron deity of Tamil Nadu and Nature tourism surrounding the forest covered slopes on the edges of the western Ghats.
Palani sits on the apex of the triangle (Munnar-Kodaikanal-Madurai), three very popular touring attractions in South India.
Kodaikanal
Kochi - Elephant Valley : 280 km (8hr drive)
Madurai - Elephant Valley : 110 km (3hr drive)
Coimbatore- Elephant Valley : 170 km (5hr drive)
Elephant Valley - Palani : 60km ( 2hr drive)
Elephant Valley - Kodaikanal : 20km ( 1hr drive)
Gateway at the foothills to the hilltop Muruga Temple of Palani.
Gateway at the foothills to the hilltop Muruga Temple of Palani.
Flower vendors at the foothills of Palani
Flower vendors at the foothills of Palani
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Town square the steps to hilltop starts.
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Palani Temple at night
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OM (blue) and MURUGA (orange) in Tamil. Signage atop Lord Muruga temple at Palani, Tamilnadu
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Palani Temple gateway to the hilltop
Kodaikanal
Route Map : Kochi - Coimbatore - Madurai - Elephant Valley
Kochi - Elephant Valley : 280 km (8hr drive) Madurai - Elephant Valley : 110 km (3hr drive) Coimbatore- Elephant Valley : 170 km (5hr drive) Elephant Valley - Palani : 60km ( 2hr drive) Elephant Valley - Kodaikanal : 20km ( 1hr drive)
Gateway at the foothills to the hilltop Muruga Temple of Palani.
Flower vendors at the foothills of Palani
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Palani Town
Town square the steps to hilltop starts.
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Palani Temple
Palani Temple at night
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Palani foothills
Palani Temple gateway to the hilltop