About
Gemini or
Midhuna Rashi natives should visit Palani temple, the temple dedicated to Lord Balathandayuthapani Swami. One of the 6 abodes of Lord Muruga, called the Arupadai Veedu, Palani hills are the tallest. Located near Madurai, Palani hills is a must visit mainly because of the interesting facts and how it differs from the rest of the Lord Murugan temples. The deity here, Bala Balathandayuthapani Swamy is said to be installed by Bhogar, a great Siddha. He is said to have come from China, and had powers that are astonishing. There is a small cave like structure present in the temple complex, which depicts the important events in the life of Siddhar Bhogar.
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| Palani Hills Balathandayuthapani Swamy Temple |
Architecture
The deity here is made of
Navapashanams. This means
9 materials or poisonous items. When mixed in the right amount, they can form a compound and is said to heal various diseases. This is why the Panchamirtham that is used for abishegam in this temple is very famous. These 9 materials used by Siddha Bhogar are of immense power when used in the right ratio. They are
veeram, pooram, rasam, jathilingam, kandagam, gauri Pasanam, vellai Pasanam, mridharsingh and silasat.
Speciality
Unlike most of the temples, the diety here gets alangaram or makeover 6 times a day in various forms. At the morning it begins with the Sanniyasi Alangaram , where the deity is dressed as a saint or ascetic. Vedan Alangaram or the hunter is how the deity gets dressed next. In an hour, the makeover is changed to be Balasubramaniar, which is the roopa of a child. Vaitheekal Alangaram is next followed by Raja Alangaram. Raja alangaram is said to be the most auspicious to look at. In fact, many devotees prefer worshipping the lord in this pose, when He is dressed as a King. Many also believe that when the Swamy is dressed as an Aandi, which is the pose of Dhandayudhapany or the Balasubramaniar, where the Lord holds a stick and wears only linen, one has to stay and worship as the King before leaving.
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| Palani Murugan Temple - Night View |
Interesting Facts Of Palani Murugan Temple
Another astonishing fact about Palani temple is that the everyday finances of the temple are recited to the Lord in the Palli Arai, meaning the sleeping abode of the Lord.
Shrines
The inner ambulatory of the temple has 2 shrines, one for God Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Another for Lord Muruga. The deity has larger ears, compared to the rest of the body. This implies that the God listens to the prayers and problems of his devotees keenly to solve them. There is a shrine of Lord Ganesha on the foothill and on top of the Palani Mountain.
A Place of Spiritual Evolution
This is a place for spiritual quest. A religious healing center is Palani. Spiritual evolution can be attained here.
How To Reach
It is easy to reach Palani from all over Tamilnadu. Buses ply from Madurai, Dindigul, Chennai, Trichy and other major cities. Nearest Airport is Madurai.
Temple Timings
The temple is open from morning 6 AM to 8 PM.
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