The Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, popularly known as the Palani Murugan Temple, is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations dedicated to Lord Murugan. Located atop the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu, the temple welcomes thousands of devotees every day for darshan, poojas, and special rituals.
This guide provides the latest temple timings, daily pooja schedule, and important ritual details to help devotees plan their visit comfortably.
Palani Murugan Temple Opening and Closing Timings
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Temple Opening Time: 5:00 AM
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Temple Closing Time: 9:00 PM
The temple remains open throughout the day for darshan with scheduled poojas conducted at specific intervals.
Vishwaroopa Darshan
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Morning Vishwaroopa Darshan: 6:00 AM
This early morning darshan is considered highly auspicious, as devotees can witness the first rituals offered to Lord Dhandayuthapani.
Daily Pooja Schedule
The temple follows a traditional sequence of poojas with different alankarams (decorations) performed during each ritual.
| Pooja | Timing | Alangaram |
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| Vilaa Pooja | 6:40 AM | Sanyaci |
| Siru Kalasandhi | 8:00 AM | Vedar |
| Kalasandhi | 9:00 AM | Balasubramaniyar |
| Utchikalam | 12:00 PM | Vaithikhal |
| Sayaratchai | 5:30 PM | Raja |
| Arthajama Pooja | 8:00 PM | Pushpam |
Each pooja is performed with sacred chants, offerings, and traditional rituals that reflect centuries-old temple practices.
Golden Chariot (Thanga Ther)
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Golden Chariot Procession: 7:00 PM
The Golden Chariot procession is one of the most special rituals at Palani, where Lord Murugan is taken in a beautifully decorated chariot, drawing large numbers of devotees.
Important Contact Details
Hill Temple Office : 04545 242293
Devasthanam Office : 04545 242236
Devotees can contact these numbers for pooja bookings, darshan information, or festival schedules.
