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Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani
An ancient Murugan temple at the foot of the Palani hills, considered one of the oldest shrines in the region. Here Murugan is worshipped as a child on his peacock, and pilgrims bathe in the sacred Saravana Poigai tank before ascending to the hill temple. It is closely linked in worship with the Dhandayuthapani hill shrine above.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest basePalani
DistrictDindigul
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit7→Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani is planned from Palani, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Palani for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Palani or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Palani
6 more places around Palani, each worth a day of its own.
templeArulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
750 m · 9 min walk
One of the six Arupadai Veedu abodes of Lord Murugan, set atop the Palani hill and reached by steps, an elephant path, a winch or a rope-car; deity of navapashanam and one of the richest temples in Tamil Nadu.
activityPalani Winch and Rope-Car
730 m · 9 min walk
A cable winch and rope-car (ropeway) system carrying pilgrims up the Palani hill to the Murugan temple, an alternative to the roughly 690-step climb.
templeIdumban Temple
230 m · 3 min walk
A shrine to the demon-turned-devotee Idumban on the lower Palani hill, linked to the kavadi ritual tradition of Murugan worship.
templePeriya Avudayar Kovil (Peru Udayar Temple), Palani
4.2 km · ~11 min by auto
A Shiva temple about four kilometres from Palani bus stand, set in a wooded area on the banks of the Shanmuga Nadi. The presiding deity, Peru Udayar or Brihadeeswarar, is a name associated with Chola king Raja Raja Chola. It is a quieter heritage shrine on the old Dharapuram road.
templeKannadi Perumal Temple
8.3 km · ~14 min by cab
A small Vishnu temple on a hillock about 9 km south of Palani, just off the Palani-Kodaikanal highway. It is dedicated to Kannadi Perumal, a form of Lord Vishnu. Its elevated setting offers views over the surrounding plains.
damPalar-Porundalar Dam
8.6 km · ~14 min by cab
The largest dam in Dindigul district, built across the Palar and Porundalar rivers about 10 km from Palani. It irrigates more than 17,000 acres of farmland in the Palani block. Its reservoir and hilly setting make it a scenic stop near Palani.
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Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani
In Palani town; Palani railway station ~2 km; nearest airports Coimbatore (~115 km) or Madurai (IXM ~120 km).
Getting around Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani?
Base yourself in Palani or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiru Avinankudi Temple, Palani?
Nearby you can pair Idumban Temple (230 m), Palani Winch and Rope-Car (730 m), Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple (750 m), Periya Avudayar Kovil (Peru Udayar Temple), Palani (4.2 km).
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