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  1. Palani Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam
  2. Tiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani
  3. Periyanayaki Amman Temple, Palani
  4. Shanmuga Nadi group of temples
  5. Saravanap Poigai
  6. List of Temples
  7. Palani Āndavar Mayilvidu Thoothu: The Incomparable Greatness of Subrahmanya
  8. Hill Temple Puja Services
  9. Archanai, Abhishekam, Darshan and Puja
  10. Puja Timings and Fees
  11. Palani Golden Chariot (Thanga Ther)
  12. The Haulage Winch
  13. Palani Panchamirtam
  14. Accommodation at Palani Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam
  15. Management, Revenue, Trustees and Administrators
  16. Social Services funded by Palani Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam
      • Palaniandavar College of Arts and Culture
      • Palani Āndavar Arts College for Women
      • Palani Nadaswaram College
  17. Information page for the city of Palani, Tamil Nadu, India
  18. Map and weather for Palani, India
  19. Palani Āndavar icon: A Scientific Analysis
  20. Palani: Symbol of Sublime Renunciation
  21. Names of Muruga
  22. The Legend of Palani
  23. How Murugan, Idumban and Kavadi came to Palani
  24. Bhogar Siddhar:
      1. Life of Bhogar Siddhar
      2. Siddha Bhoganāthar: An Oceanic Life Story
      3. The life of Siddha Bhoganathar: An Oceanic Life Story
      4. Bhogar Shrine
  25. Map of Palani city and Temple facilities
  26. Location of Temples Associated with Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Tirukkovil, Palani
  27. Palani Hill Temple floor plan
  28. Festivals
      • Pankuni Uttiram
      • Thai Pusam at Palani
      • Kanda Sashti
      • Agni Nakshatram festival
      • Other Festivals
  29. Pazham Nee: The illustrated story of Palani Muruga
      • How Muruga came to Palani
      • Narada and the Mango Prize
      • Let's have the fruit!
      • Muruga circles the world
      • Pillaiyar's strategy works
      • Muruga comes too late
      • Muruga's anger
      • "Pazham Nee!"
      • Palani Āndavar
      • We love you!
  30. Life of Bhogar
      • Bhogar Siddhar in samadhi at Palani
      • Śrī Bhogar Siddhar
      • Brahma Deva worshipping Lord Śrī Subrahmanya
      • Indra worshipping Lord Subrahmanya
      • Bhogar receives instructions from his teacher, Kalangi Nathar
      • Bhogar traverses the sky, and sees places like Mecca, Rome, and China.
      • Bhogar observes Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain
      • Bhogar settles on the top of Palani Hill
      • Bhogar instructs siddhars
      • Bhogar creates the Dandapaani vigraha
      • Bhogar worshipping Lord Dandaayudha
      • Bhogar appoints his student Pulippaani
      • Bhogar creates a throne in the cave
      • Bhogar attains nirvikalpa samadhi
      • Śrī Bhogar Samadhi, Palani
  31. 57 Aspects (Murtis) of Lord Murugan: Hill Temple upper praharam
      1. Saravanabhava Murti
      2. Sakala Loka Guru Murti
      3. Jnana Desika Murti
      4. Attva Murti
      5. Viyagra Asura Samhara Murti
      6. Gajarudha Murti
      7. MuTTai Namak Kumara Murti
      8. Sagattiranam Paripalana Murti
      9. Varadarasa Murti
      10. Panchayudha Pradhana Murti
      11. Chaturmukhasapari Murti
      12. Yogacharya Murti
      13. Kulandai Velappa Murti
      14. Ghora Nirudhari Murti
      15. Idumbasura Siksharakshaka Murti
      16. Sarvaloka Kshanapradakshina Murti
      17. Dandadhara Kumara Murti
      18. Purana Palana Kripa Murti
      19. Indra Bhoga Nukrika Murti
      20. Nagavadhana Nivarana Murti
      21. Bhoga Mokshanugriha Murti
      22. Pamaiswārya Murti
      23. Senapati Murti
      24. Shanmukham Murti
      25. Muruga Murti
      26. Bala Subrahmanya Murti
      27. Prabandhadhara Tammmiyanirnaya Murti
      28. Ugra Varma Murti
      29. Ugra Varma Murti
      30. Varunokkira Mardana Murti
      31. Bhagasadhana Karuvabhanga Murti
      32. Svanacala Dandana Murti
      33. Sakala Valla Murti
      34. Abhiseka Kumara Murti
      35. Śrī Seedatipa Murti
      36. Kumara Brahmachari Murti
      37. Valli Kalyana Murti
      38. Nadana Natha Murti
      39. Parasara Kumara Upadesha Murti
      40. Trisutantrabheda Murti
      41. Sarva Vibhuttva Murti
      42. Deva Vahana Dana Murti
      43. MaviTTa Puragangeya Murti
      44. Madhu Kavala Murti
      45. Akiloka Nadana Murti
      46. Rama Murti
      47. Kraunchabheda Murti
      48. Katirkama Murti
      49. Singhamukhasura vada Murti
      50. Surasamhara Murti
      51. Vishva Rupa Murti
      52. Asura Pradakana Murti
      53. Agatithakadanaa Saamarttiya Murti
      54. Devasenapati Murti
      55. Sarvabala Pradhana Murti
      56. Padankaapa Varkka Murti
      57. Valli Parinaya Murti
  32. Photo Gallery: 28 mythological scenes depicted at Palani Devasthanam part 1
      • Photo Gallery: 28 mythological scenes depicted at Palani Devasthanam part 2
  33. Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam
  34. Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam
      1. Palani Malai seen from Arts College
      2. Shakti Giri seen from Arts College
      3. Malai Kovil from distance
      4. Palani Malai from northeast
      5. Shakti Giri approach
      6. Palani Malai elephant steps
      7. Valli Ammai pool, north side of Palani Malai
      8. Nagas, Valli Ammai's pool
      9. Nagas, Valli Ammai's pool
      10. Palani Malai seen from Arts CollegeSummit of Palani Malai from water tower
      11. Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai
      12. Summit of Palani Malai
      13. Devotees wash hands and feet before entering Malai Kovil
      14. Entance to Bhogar Samadhi
      15. Palani Malai summit, west end
      16. Raja Gopuram, Palani Malai
      17. Thanga Vimanam
      18. Thanga Vimānam, the Golden Dome atop Palani Malai
      19. Deities surrounding Thanga Vimānam
      20. Detail of Thanga Vimānam
      21. Detail of Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai
      22. Thanga Vimanam
      23. Detail of Thanga Vimanam
      24. Raja Gopuram, Palani Malai Kovil
      25. Palani Malai summit, west end
      26. Palani Town seen from Palani Malai
      27. Sakti Giri seen from Palani Malai
      28. Lord Murugan's footprint, Palani Malai
      29. Dandayudhapani Viduthi, Devasthanam pilgrim rest facility
      30. Dandayudhapani Viduthi, Devasthanam pilgrim rest facility
      31. Tiru Avinankuti Devasthanam
      32. Tiru Avinankuti Devasthanam, Palani Malai in background
      33. Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background
      34. Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background
      35. Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Raja Gopuram
      36. Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background
      37. Entrance to Saravana Poikai
      38. Approach to Adivaram
      39. Valli Ammai Kovil, Adivaram
      40. Nayakar period sculpture of Murugan on peacock mount, Adivaram
  35. Kanda Puranam told in murals at Palani Devasthanam
  36. "Pazham Nee": How Palani gots its name
      1. "Pazham Nee" -- How Palani gots its name
      2. 1: Devas ask for Siva's help
      3. 2: Siva begets six sons
      4. 3: Devas worship Siva, Parvati and Skanda
      5. 4: Narada presents the Jnana Phalam
      6. 5: Who shall have the Jnana Pazham?
      7. 6: The Contest Begins
      8. 7: Pillaiyar's stratagem
      9. 8: Pillaiyar wins the prize fruit
      10. 9: Muruga feels cheated
      11. 10: Muruga leaves home
      12. 11: Muruga meets Avvaiyar
      13. 12: Idumban's task
      14. 13: Idumban's heavy load
      15. 14: Muruga likes Palani and stays
      16. 15: Palani Āndavar, Lord of Palani
      17. 16: Palani's abundant grace
  37. Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings
      • Tiru Avinankudi Moolavar
      • Avinankudi Padai Veedu
      • Avvaiyar meets Murugan
      • Murugan Valli & Pillaiyar
      • Palani Somaskanda
      • Pazhamuthircolai Padai Veedu
      • Tiru Gnanasambandhar at Palani
      • Saravanabhavar
      • Śrī Bala Swami
      • Śrī Brahmasasta
      • Śrī Kumarar
      • Swamimalai Padai Veedu
      • Tangaratha Murugan
      • Tiruchendur Padai Veedu
      • Tiruttani Padai Veedu
  38. Glossary
  39. Links to related Murugan Bhakti sites
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