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Palani Murugan Temple

Palani, Tamil Nadu
Ancient

One of the six Arupadai Veedu temples. The idol is made of Navapashanam, a special nine-herb compound by Sage Bogar.

Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.

Details

Dynasty
Pandya
Style
Dravidian
Primary Deity
Murugan (Dandayudhapani)
Languages
Tamil, Sanskrit
Scripts
Tamil, Grantha

Historical Significance

One of 6 Arupadai Veedu. Navapashanam idol by Bogar. Hilltop temple with winch

Architectural Features

Hilltop templeWinch/ropeway accessNavapashanam idolIdumban shrine