பழனி PALANIமுருகனின் புனிதத் தலம் · வாழும் ஆவணக் களஞ்சியம்

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Illustrated view of Palani Hill Temple and pilgrims

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Bhogar appoints his student Pulippaani

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Bhogar attains nirvikalpa samadhi

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: Bhogar attains nirvikalpa samadhi

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Bhogar creates a throne in the cave

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: Bhogar creates a throne in the cave, and uses the eight saktis

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Bhogar creates the Dandapaani vigraha

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: Bhogar, using the nine different minerals, creates the Dandapaani vigraha

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Bhogar instructs siddhars

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: Bhogar instructs siddhars on how to create a vigraha

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Bhogar observes Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: Bhogar observes a white elephant, white crow, reddish heron, emeralds and other gem stones on the northern side of Mount Meru

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Bhogar receives instructions from his teacher, Kalangi Nathar

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Bhogar settles on the top of Palani Hill

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: at the end of the Dwaapaara Yuga Bhogar settles on the top of Palani Hill

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Bhogar Shrine at Palani

Samadhi shrine of the siddhar Bhogar who created the navabhashana image and consecrated the deity at Palani Malai

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Bhogar Siddhar in samadhi at Palani

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Bhogar the Siddhar Alchemist

Bhogar Siddhar, the founder of Siddha alchemical practice who introduced siddha science to China at the time of Lao-tse.

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Bhogar traverses the sky, and sees places like Mecca, Rome, and China.

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani: Bhogar, while traversing the sky, observes faraway places like Mecca, Medina, Rome, and China

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Bhogar worshipping Lord Dandaayudha

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu: Bhogar worshipping Lord Dandaayudha

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Brahma Deva worshipping Lord Śrī Subrahmanya

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Indra worshipping Lord Subrahmanya

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Life of Bhogar

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Siddha Bhoganāthar: An Oceanic Life Story

The life of Bhogar Siddhar, the ancient Tamil devotee of Palani Murugan and founder of Siddha alchemical practice who introduced siddha science to China at the time of Lao-tse.

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Siddha Bhoganāthar: An Oceanic Life Story

The life of Bhogar Siddhar, the ancient Tamil devotee of Palani Murugan and founder of Siddha alchemical practice who introduced siddha science to China at the time of Lao-tse.

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Siddha Dispensary, Palani

Siddha Dispensary of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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The Life of Bhogar Siddhar

The life of Bhogar Siddhar, the ancient Tamil devotee of Palani Murugan and founder of Siddha alchemical practice who introduced siddha science to China at the time of Lao-tse.

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The story of Bhogar Siddhar as told in mural paintings at Śrī Dandāyudhapani Swāmi Devasthānam, Palani.

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Śrī Bhogar Samadhi, Palani

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Śrī Bhogar Siddhar

The life of Bhogar Siddhar as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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Agni Nakshatram

Agni Nakshatram festival, Palani, when devotees by the thousands collect Cauvery water in scorching sun and bring it in kavadis for abhishekam of the deity

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Annadanam during Kudamuzhukku Festival

Annadanam during Kudamuzhukku Festival

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Koteeswarar Tirukkovil, Kothaimangalam

Koteeswarar Tirukkovil, Kothaimangalam

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Kudamuzhu Festival Cultural Performance

Kudamuzhu Festival Cultural Performance

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Important Festivals of Palani

Important Festivals of Palani

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Kanda Sashti festival at Palani

Kanda Sashti festival at Palani

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Other Festivals of Palani

Other festivals of importance at Palani

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Pankuni Uttiram festival

Pankuni Uttiram festival, Palani

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Thai Pusam at Palani

Thai Pusam has become synonymous with Palani, the abode of Muruga. With the advent of Thai Pusam, a steady stream of devotees starts flowing towards Palani...

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Thai Pusam Festival at Palani

Thai Pusam festival at Palani features thousands of devotees bearing kavadis, associated with Murugan's vassal Idumban, which originated in Palani

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Thaipūsam festival and the Vel

Every day at Palani is a festival. But when Thaipusam comes, the festivities defy description. Palani looks like a sea of devotees, with people in saffron robes, forehead smeared with the sacred ashes of vibhuti, hands carrying the arch-offering kavadi, tongues chanting the glory of Murugan...

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Vaikaci Vicākam festival

Vaikasi Visakam festival at Palani when devotees carry milk pots to Murugan temples to conduct abhishekams

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கந்த சஷ்டி 4: குத்துப்பாட்டு - பால் மணக்குது, பழம் மணக்குது, பழனி மலையிலே!

கந்த சஷ்டி 4: குத்துப்பாட்டு - பால் மணக்குது, பழம் மணக்குது, பழனி மலையிலே

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தைப்பூசம் -- When is Thai Pūcam in 2014?

Legends, traditions and practices of Thai Poosam at Palani Murugan Devasthanam

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தைப்பூசம் -- When is Thai Pūcam in 2015?

When is Thaipoosam in 2015? February 3rd- Thai Poosam Celebration

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தைப்பூசம் -- When is Thai Pūcam in 2017?

When is Thaipoosam in 2017? February 8-12 Thai Poosam celebration in Palani

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"Pazham Nee!"

Page seven of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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"Pazham Nee": The illustrated story of how Palani gots its name.

The illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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10: Muruga leaves home

"Pazham Nee" -- 10: Muruga leaves home and heads south. His father and mother are sad, but give their blessings. தானே முதலில் உலகத்தை சுற்றி வந்தும் தனக்கு பழம் கிடைக்கவில்லையே என்று கோபமுற்ற முருகப் பெருமான்…

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11: Muruga meets Avvaiyar

"Pazham Nee" -- 11: Muruga comes to South India, meets Avvaiyar and tests her wisdom. தமிழ் பாட்டி ஔவையார் முருகப் பெருமானின் முன் வந்து 'முருகா சின்னப் பழத்திற்காக சினம் கொள்ளலாமா?. ஆறுவது சினம் அல்லவா' எனக் கூறி…

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12: Idumban's task

"Pazham Nee" -- 12: Idumban's task. The asura carries Sivagiri and Saktigiri mountains as kavadi ('burden') south to Potigai. இடும்பன் அகத்திய முனிவரின் ஆணையின்படி சக்தி கிரி மற்றும் சிவ கிரி மலைகளைக் காவடி போல…

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13: Idumban's heavy load

"Pazham Nee" -- 13: Idumban's heavy load. Suddenly at Palani his kavadi feels too heavy. He can go no further. Muruga does not allow him. இறக்கி வைத்த மலைகளை மீண்டும் இடும்பன் தூக்கிய போது அவனால் அவற்றைத் தூக்க…

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14: Muruga likes Palani and stays

"Pazham Nee" -- 14: Muruga likes Palani and blesses it by remaining as Palani Āndavar, Lord of Palani. மற்றொரு மலையாகிய சிவகிரியை தனது மலையாக்கிக் கொள்ளவும் தான் கோவில் கொள்ளவும் முருகன் முடிவெடுத்து சிவகிரியில்…

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15: Palani Āndavar, Lord of Palani

"Pazham Nee" -- 15: Palani Āndavar, honoured by gods and rishis, sheds his grace upon one and all at Palani. சினம் கொண்டு வந்த சிவபாலகனாகிய முருகப் பெருமான் சிவகிரியை தனது மூன்றாம் படைவீடாக்கிக் கொள்ளவே…

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16: Palani's abundant grace

"Pazham Nee" -- 16: Palani, where Lord Muruga's abundant grace is easily obtained. பழனி மலைக்கு இடும்பன் காவடி எடுத்ததினால் இன்று ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் காவடி ஆட்டமும், மேளமும், தாளமும் ஒலிக்க நாளும் திருவிழா நடக்கும்…

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1: Devas ask for Siva's help

"Pazham Nee" -- 1. Devas ask for Siva's help. Asuras (titans) are making life unbearable for them. கையில மலையில் பரமசிவனும் பார்வதியும் அமர்ந்து இருந்தார்கள். அப்போது இந்திரன் முதலியன தேவர்கள் ஒன்றாகக் கூடி அங்கு…

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2: Siva begets six sons

"Pazham Nee" -- 2: Siva agrees to beget a son who will fight the asuras. Six baby boys are born from six rays from Siva's Third Eye. எல்லாம் வல்ல சிவபெருமானின் நெற்றிக் கண்ணில் இருந்து தோன்றிய ஆறு அருட்சுடர்களும் ஆறு…

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3: Devas worship Siva, Parvati and Skanda

"Pazham Nee" -- 3: Devas worship Lord Siva, Parvati and Skanda-Muruga, their saviour. சிவபெருமானும் பார்வதியும் தனித்தனியாக சரவணப் பொய்கையில் தவழ்ந்தக் குழந்தைகக்ளைக் கண்டு மகிழ்ந்தார்கள். அன்னை பார்வதி அந்த ஆறு…

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4: Narada presents the Jnana Phalam

"Pazham Nee" -- 4: Narada Rishi presents the Jñāna Pazham or Fruit of Wisdom to Siva. But who will enjoy it? நாரத முனிவர் தனக்குக் கிடைத்த அரிய மாதுளம் பழத்தைக் கொண்டு வந்து அதை சிவபெருமானுக்கு வழங்கினார். அதனை…

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5: Who shall have the Jnana Pazham?

"Pazham Nee" -- 5: "We shall have a contest. Whoever goes around the world and returns first is the winner of the fruit," says Lord Siva. சிவபெருமானிடம் இருந்த கனியை தனக்கு வேண்டும் எனத் தனித்தனியாக முருகப்…

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6: The Contest Begins

"Pazham Nee" -- 6: The Contest begins. Muruga takes off on his peacock vehicle. Ganapati is too heavy to fly. சிவபெருமான் சொல்லி முடிப்பதற்குள் மயில் மீது ஏறிக் கொண்ட முருகப் பெருமான் உலகை சுற்றி வரக் கிளம்பிச்…

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7: Pillaiyar's stratagem

"Pazham Nee" -- 7: Pillaiyar has a stratagem. He circumambulates his parents Siva and Uma Devi. தாயும் தந்தையும்தானே உலகம் என்று மீண்டும் கேட்ட பிள்ளையார் சற்றும் தாமதிக்காமல் அவர்கள் இருவரையும் சுற்றி வலம் வந்தப்…

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8: Pillaiyar wins the prize fruit

"Pazham Nee" -- 8: Pillaiyar claims the prize and explains: "One's parents are the world." The Jñāna Pazham goes to him. உலகமே தாயும் தந்தையும்தான் என்று தன்னையும் பார்வதியையும் வேகமாக சுற்றி விட்டு வந்த பிள்ளையாரே…

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9: Muruga feels cheated

"Pazham Nee" -- 9: Muruga returns and feels cheated. "Pillaiyar did not circle the world like I did!" மயில் மீது ஏறிக்கொண்டு நொடிபொழுதில் உலகை சுற்றி வந்து கீழ் இறங்கிய முருகப் பெருமான் 'எங்கே என்னுடையப் பழம் ' என…

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Abhiseka Kumāra Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Agatithakadanā Sāmarttiya Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Akilôka Nadana Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Approach to Adivaram

Approach to Adivaram from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Asura Pradakana Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Attva Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Avinankudi Padai Veedu

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Tiru Avinankudi Padai Veedu Tiru Avinankudi Padai Veedu

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Avvaiyar meets Murugan

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Avvaiyar meets Murugan Avvaiyar meets Murugan

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Bhagasādhanā Karuvabhanga Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Bhogar Gallery

The life of Bhogar Siddhar in pictures as depicted in wall murals at Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Tamil Nadu

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Bhôga Mokshānugriha Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Bāla Subrahmanya Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Chaturmûkhasāpāri Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Dandadhāra Kumāra Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Dandayudhapani Nilaiyam, Devasthanam pilgrim rest facility

Dandayudhapani Viduthi, Devasthanam pilgrim rest facility from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Dandayudhapani Nilaiyam, Devasthanam pilgrim rest facility

Dandayudhapani Viduthi, Devasthanam pilgrim rest facility from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Deities surrounding Thanga Vimānam

Deities surrounding Thanga Vimānam, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Detail of Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai

Detail of Golden Vimanan , Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Detail of Thanga Vimanam

Detail of Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Detail of Thanga Vimānam

Detail of Thanga Vimānam, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Devotees wash hands and feet before entering Malai Kovil

Devotees wash hands and feet before entering Malai Kovil from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Dêva Vāhana Dāna Mûrti (Who gave each deva his vāhana-vehicle)

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Dêvasênāpati Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Entance to Bhogar Samadhi

Entance to Bhogar Samadhi from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Entrance to Saravana Poikai

Entrance to Saravana Poikai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Gajārudha Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Gallery of Palani temples Part 1

Gallery of 36 photos of Palani temples associated with Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple

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Gallery of Palani temples Part 2

Gallery of 36 photos of Palani temples associated with Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple

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Ghôra Nirudhāri Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai

Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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How Muruga came to Palani

Introduction to the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Idumbāsura Sikshārakshaka Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Indra Bhôgā Nukrika Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Jñāna Dêsika Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Kanda Puranam: Palani Devasthanam Gallery

The Kanda Puranam or Career of Skanda-Murugan as told in 38 mural paintings at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Kanda Puranam: Palani Devasthanam Gallery

Sections from the original framed presentation:IndexThanks

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Katirkāma Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Krauñchabheda Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Kulantai Vêlappa Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Kumāra Brahmachāri Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Let's have the fruit!

Page two of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Lord Murugan promises to marry both Sundara Valli and Amirta Valli

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Lord Murugan promises to marry both sisters Sundara Valli and Amirta Valli Lord Murugan promises to marry both sisters Sundara Valli and Amirta Valli in a future life.

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Lord Murugan's footprint, Palani Malai

Lord Murugan's footprint, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Lord Palani Āndavar -- பழனி ஆண்டவர்

"Pazham Nee" -- The story of how Murugan became Palani Āndavar (Lord of Palani) and how devotees started carrying kavadi to Palani.

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Madhu Kavala Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Malai Kovil from distance

Malai Kovil from distance from Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Muruga circles the world

Page three of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Muruga comes too late

Page five of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Muruga Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Muruga's anger

Page six of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Murugan Valli & Pillaiyar

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Murugan Valli & Pillaiyar Murugan 'protects' Valli from rogue elephant Pillaiyar.

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MuTTai Nāma Kumāra Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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MāviTTa Puragāngêya Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Nadana Nātha Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Nagas, Valli Ammai's pool

Nagas, Valli Ammai's pool from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Nagas, Valli Ammai's pool

Nagas, Valli Ammai's pool from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Narada and the Mango Prize

Page one of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Nayakar period sculpture of Murugan on peacock mount, Adivaram

Nayakar period sculpture of Murugan on peacock mount, Adivaram from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Nāgavādhanā Nivārana Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Padankāpa Varkka Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Palani Devasthanam Temple Scenes

Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Malai elephant steps

Palani Malai elephant steps from Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Malai from northeast

Palani Malai from northeast from Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Malai seen from Arts College

Palani Malai seen from Arts College from Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Malai seen from Arts CollegeSummit of Palani Malai from water tower

Summit of Palani Malai from water tower from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Malai summit, west end

Palani Malai summit, west end from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Malai summit, west end

Palani Malai summit, west end from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Somaskanda

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Palani Somâskanda Palani Somaskanda: The Holy Family

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Palani Town seen from Palani Malai

Palani Town seen from Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Palani Āndavar

Page eight of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Pamaiswārya Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Parāsara Kumāra Upadêsha Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Pauranic scenes depicted at Palani Devasthanam - I

Valli Teyvani Samedha Murugan Swâmi Nâtha Valli Amma Valli Amma Avvaiyar's vision of Murugan Somâskanda: Siva with Uma and Skanda The Jñânapalam contest on Kailâsa Dakshinamûrti Churning of the Milky Ocean for the…

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Pauranic scenes depicted at Palani Devasthanam - II

Tirupparankundram Tiruchendur Senthil Ândavar Tiru Avinankudi Swâmi Malai Swâmi Nâtha Tiruttanikai Tirupparankundram Tiruchendur Senthil Āndavar Tiru Avinankudi Swâmi Malai Swâmi Nâtha Pazhamuthircôlai Arumugam…

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Pazham Nee: The illustrated story of Palani Muruga

The illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Pazhamuthircolai Padai Veedu

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Pazhamuthircolai Padai Veedu Pazhamuthircolai Padai Veedu

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Pañchāyudha Pradhāna Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Pillaiyar's strategy works

Page four of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Prabandhadhāra TammmiyanirNaya Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Purāna Pālana Kripā Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Raja Gopuram, Palani Malai

Raja Gopuram, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Raja Gopuram, Palani Malai Kovil

Raja Gopuram, Palani Malai Kovil, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Rāma Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sagattirānam Paripālana Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sakala Lôka Guru Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sakalā Vallā Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sakti Giri seen from Palani Malai

Sakti Giri seen from Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Saravanabhava Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Saravanabhavar

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Saravanabhavar Saravanabhavar

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Sarva Vibhuttva Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sarvabala Pradhāna Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sarvalôka Kshanapradakshina Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Shakti Giri approach

Shakti Giri approach from Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Shakti Giri seen from Arts College

Shakti Giri seen from Arts College from Gallery of 42 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Shanmukham Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Singhamukhāsura vada Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Somaskanda

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Somâskanda Somâskandar

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Sri Bala Swami

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Sri Bâla Swami Sri Bâla Swami

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Sri Brahmasasta

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Sri Brahmasâsta Sri Brahmasâsta: Skanda the Chastiser of Lord Brahma

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Sri Kumarar

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Sri Kumârar Sri Kumârar

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Sri Sîdatipa Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Summit of Palani Malai

Summit of Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Sundara Valli sister Amirta Valli's prayer

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Sundara Valli and sister Amirta Valli's prayer Sundara Valli and her sister Amirta Valli pray to their father Vishnu for the boon of marrying Lord Murugan

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Svanācala Dandana Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Swamimalai Padai Veedu

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Swamimalai Padai Veeduu Swamimalai Swaminâtha

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Sênāpati Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Sûrasamhāra Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Tangaratha Murugan

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Tangaratha Murugan Tangaratha Murugan: Golden Chariot Murugan

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Thanga Vimanam

Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Thanga Vimanam

Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Thanga Vimānam, the Golden Dome atop Palani Malai

Golden Vimanan, Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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The many faces of Murugan: aspects (mūrtis) of Lord Skanda-Murugan

57 wall murals at Palani Sri Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam Hill Temple's upper Praharam depicting the glories of Lord Murugan

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Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings

18 color paintings at Tiru Avinankudi Gallery depicting the glories of Lord Murugan

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Tiru Avinankudi Moolavar

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Kulandai Vêlâlyudha Swâmi, Tiru Avinankudi Kulandai Vêlâlyudha Swâmi, Tiru Avinankudi

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Tiru Avinankuti Devasthanam

Tiru Avinankuti Devasthanam from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Tiru Avinankuti Devasthanam, Palani Malai in background

Tiru Avinankuti Devasthanam, Palani Malai in background from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background

Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background

Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background

Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Palani Malai in background from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Raja Gopuram

Tiru Avinankuti Temple, Raja Gopuram from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Tiru Gnanasambandhar at Palani

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Tirujñâna Sambandhar at Palani Tirujñâna Sambandhar at Palani

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Tiruchendur Padai Veedu

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Tiruchendur Padai Veedu Tiruchendur Padai Veedu

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Tiruttani Padai Veedu

Tiru Avinankudi Gallery of Paintings / Tiruttani Padai Veedu Tiruttani Padai Veedu

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Trisutantrābhêda Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Ugra Varma Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Ugra Varma Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Valli Ammai Kovil, Adivaram

Valli Ammai Kovil, Adivaram from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Valli Ammai pool, north side of Palani Malai

Valli Ammai pool, north side of Palani Malai from Gallery of 40 temple scenes from Palani Devasthanam Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Valli Kalyāna Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Valli PariNaya Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Varadarasa Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Vishva Rûpa Mûrti

Picture gallery of 57 murtis or aspects of pan-Indian god Skanda-Murugan as depicted in the prakara of Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani

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Viyāgrāsura Samhāra Mûrti

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Vārunokkira Mardana Mûrti

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We love you!

Final page of the illustrated story of how god Skanda-Murugan quit Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas and came south to settle in Palani, Tamil Nadu.

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Yôgāchārya Mûrti

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Map of Palani Town with Devasthānam facilities

Map of Palani city and temple facilities associated with Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Palani, Tamil Nadu, India

Latitude 10.4667 Longitude 77.5333 Altitude (feet) 1315 Lat (DMS) 10° 28' 0N Long (DMS) 77° 31' 60E Altitude (meters) 400 4.0X In 2.0X In 1.4X In 1.4X Out 2.0X Out 4.0X Out Click for weather details etc Google links…

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

About the location and deity of Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam

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This site uses Mylai font. Mylai font and the keyboard layout for Mylai were developed by Dr. K. Kalyanasundaram. Please visit his site at http://www.geocities.com/athens/5180/ for more information. He also maintains…

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NEW! Tiru Murugan screensaver

Skanda-Murugan screensavers.

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Palani Devasthanam Facilities

Summary of facilities offered at Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam

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Palani Moolavar: Its Medicinal Powers

Healing qualities of the idol of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Related Murugan Bhakti sites

Related Murugan Bhakti network websites.

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The Kanda Puranam or 'Career of Skanda-Murugan' as told in mural paintings at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

Thanks to the artist of Kanda Puranam Gallery wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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The Kanda Puranam or Career of Skanda-Murugan as told in mural paintings at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

The Kanda Puranam as depicted in wall murals at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, Tamil Nadu

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The Legend or Sthala Purana of Palani

The sthala purana or legend of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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தண்டாயுதபாணியின் சிறப்பு

தண்டாயுதபாணியின் சிறப்பு

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About Palani.org

About Palani.org, an official website of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Glossary

Glossary of terms concerning Palani and Muruga

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Links to other sites about Palani and Murugan

Official website of Palani Dandayudhapani Swami Temple HinduBooks.org 20 pages on Palani TempleNet.com page about Palani PalaniCity.com details about Palani town facilities Pakoda.com more details about Palani town…

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Palani

Legends, traditions and practices of Palani Murugan Devasthanam

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Palani Āndavar Icon: A Scientific Analysis

The deteriorating condition of the Palani Āndavar temple icon according to research findings of a Government committee of scientists

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Palani Āndavar Mayilvidu Thoothu:The Incomparable Greatness of Subrahmanya

Palani Andavar Mayilvidu Thoothu: The Incomparable Greatness of Subrahmanya: translation of Tamil devotional poem in 400 lines devoted to Lord Palani Murugan

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Palani: Symbol of Sublime Renunciation

Legends, facts, and rituals of Palani Murugan Devasthanam

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The Names of Palani Lord Murugan

List of names of Palani Murugan

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Aparañji Vināyakar Tirukkôvil

Aparañji Vināyakar Tirukkôvil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Arulmigu Idumban

Arulmigu Idumban

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Arulmigu Pada Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Adivaram

Arulmigu Pāda Vināyakar Tirukkovil, Adivaram

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Azhagu Nāchi Amman Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi

Alagu Nāchi Amman Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Bhādri Vināyakar Tirukkovil on the shore of Vaikāpuri Kulam

Bhādri Vināyakar Tirukkovil on the shore of Vaikāpuri Kulam

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Brahma Teertham Tirukkovil

Brahma Teertham Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Decorated temple elephants

Decorated temple elephants

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Durga Amman Tirukkovil, West Giri Veethi

Durga Amman Tirukkovil, West Giri Veethi, Pala

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Gosala Vinayakar Tirukkovil

Gosala Vinayakar Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Headache resolving Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi

Headache resolving Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Hill Temple Pāravêl Mandapam interior

Hill Temple Pāravêl interior

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Kulandai Velappar Tirukkovil, Ottanchattiram

Kulandai Velappar Tirukkovil, Ottanchattiram

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil, Poombarai

Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil, Poombarai

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Kuriñji Āndavar Tirukkovil

Kuriñji Āndavar Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Lakshmi-Nārāyanan Perumāl Tirukkovil

Lakshmi-Nārāyanan Perumāl Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Meenakshi Amman Tirukkovil

Meenakshi Amman Tirukkovil, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Māri Amman Tirukkovil

Māri Amman Tirukkovil, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Night view of illuminated street decorations

Night view of illuminated street decorations

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Ninaittatai Mudikkum Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi

Ninaittatai Mudikkum Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Nindra ('sleeping') Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi, Palani

Nindra ('sleeping') Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Giri Veethi, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Pattathu Vinayakar Tirukkovil

Pattathu Vinayakar Tirukkovil, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Periya Nāyaki Amman Tirukkovil

Periya Nāyaki Amman Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Periya Āvudaiyar Kovil

Periya Āvudaiyar Kovil 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 banks of the Shanmuga…

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Rākkala Mada Vināyakar Tirukkovil

Rākkala Mada Vināyakar Tirukkovil, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Saravana Poikai Vinayakar Tirukkovil

Saravana Poikai Vinayakar Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Tiru Avinankudi Tirukkovil

Tiru Avinankudi Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Uttira Vinayakar Tirukkovil

Uttira Vinayakar Tirukkovil

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Vana Durga Amman Tirukkovil, Therkugiri Veethi

Vana Durga Amman Tirukkovil, Therkugiri Veethi

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Veera Durga Amman Tirukkovil, North Giri Veethi

Veera Durga Amman Tirukkovil, North Giri Veethi, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: View of Idumban Malai ascent

View of Idumban Malai ascent

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: view of Palani Hill Temple's illuminated Vel

View of Palani Hill Temple's illuminated Vel

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Vêlîswarar Tirukkovil

Vêlîswarar Tirukkovil, Palani

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Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani associated temples: Vênugopāla Swāmi Tirukkovil

Vênugopāla Swāmi Tirukkovil

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Chinese Mysticism in Palani Temple Prasadam

Chinese Mysticism of Prasadam at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Donations to Dandayudhapani Swami Tirukkovil, Palani

Contact and donor information for Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Hill Temple Fee Structure: Abhishekams & Archanais

Palani Hill Temple puja timings and fees

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Master Plan for Palani Hill Temple

Master Plan of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Palani Hill Temple floor plan

Palani Hill Temple floor plan

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Palani Hill Temple Puja Services

Details of pujas performed at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Palani Hill Temple: The Idol

The idol of Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam is of stone, an amalgam of nine different kinds of medicinal minerals called navabashana

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Palani Temples

List of Temples administered by Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam

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Palani, Kavadi and Idumban

The illustrated story of how Lord Murugan and His devotee Idumban came to Palani to originate the kavadi ritual.

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Periyanayaki Amman Temple

Periyanayaki Amman Temple, Palani

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Pāda Yātrā to Palani Murukan Temple: A Folk Tradition

Pada Yatra to Palani Murukan Temple: A Folk Tradition of traditional foot pilgrimage to Palani Murugan Temple from points all over South India.

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Saravanap Poigai

Saravanap Poigai page of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Shanmuga Nadi group of temples

Shanmuga Nadi river and temples, Palani, where devotees have their sins absolved in the purifying waters

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Temples associated with Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Tirukkovil

Map of temples associated with Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Tirukkovil

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Tiru Avinankudi: Kulandai Vēlāyudhaswāmi Tirukkovil

Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women

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Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture, Palani

Palani Andavar College of Arts and Culture, Palani

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Devasthanam Accommodations

Accommodations at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Devasthanam Accommodations Fee Structure

Palani Murugan Temple accommodations and fees

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Donation Schemes Approved and administered by the Devasthanam

Donation schemes approved and administered by Palani Devasthanam

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Management, Revenue, Trustees and Administrators

Management, Revenue, Trustees and Administrators of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Nādaswaram College

Nadaswaram College of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Palani Town

The city of Palani, Tamil Nadu: its people, geography and demographics

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Social Services funded by the Devasthanam

Social services funded by Palani Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam

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The Haulage Winch

The Haulage Winch of Palani Murugan Temple

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Archanai, Abhishekam, Darshan and Pujas

Details of archanai, abhishekam, darshan and puja at Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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Panchamirtham of Palani Devasthanam

Panchamirtam details including recipe of Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani

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The Golden Chariot (Thanga Thēr)

The Golden Chariot (Thanga Ther) of Palani Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam

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