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Guna Caves

Guna Caves is a momentous sightseeing place in Kodaikanal which is famous for its 3 Pillar-type Rocks.Anyone wishing to enter the caves should grab two rocks and lower themselves into the vertical path formed by the third rock. 13 Adults have died while trying to enter the Caves. Devils Kitchen is the original name of this place. After the Blockbuster movie from Kamal Hassan titled Guna, this place is frequently called Guna Caves by the tourists, as this movie developed under these Caves.

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Dindigul Rock Fort

The Dindigul Fort or Dindigul Malai Kottai and Abirami amman Kalaheswarar Temple was built in 16th-century by Madurai Nayakar Dynasty situated in the town of Dindigul in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The fort was built by the Madurai Nayakar king Muthu Krishnappa Nayakar in 1605. In the 18th century the fort passed on to Kingdom of Mysore (Mysore Wodeyars). Later it was occupied by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan the fort was of strategic importance. In 1799 it went to the control of the British East India Company during the Polygar Wars. There is an abandoned temple

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Coakers Walk Kodaikanal

One of the popular tourist spots in Kodaikanal, Coaker’s Walk is something worth visiting during your Kodaikanal tour. Constructed by Lt. Coaker in 1872 on whom it has been named, Coaker’s Walk is a narrow pedestrian path which is approximately one km in length. This mountain road is just half kilometre away from the Kodaikanal Lake. Running along the slope edges on the southern of the Kodai Road, the Coaker’s Walk starts near the van Allen hospital and joins the main road above St. Peter's Church. The places offer tourists with a refreshing setting along with breath taking view of

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Kannadi Perumal Temple

The Kannadi Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a small temple situated on a hillock approximately 8 km south of Palani Hill Temple, a small diversion from the highway to Kodaikanal. The name of the temple is derived from its tradition that the presiding deity of the temple wards off the effects of ‘dhrishti’, a Sanskritic term which may be held to mean ‘casting an evil eye’. Also there is another view that the name is derived from a group of Kannada people who worshiped the Lord and became popular as Kannada Perumal, with passage of time known as

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Idumban Temple

Idumban is the guru of demons Surabatman,Banukopa and singamukhasura(demos killed by Lord muruga during “Soora samharam”).After the demises of demons Idumban started performing poojas for Lord shiva-shakthi in the place called Idumbavanam situated 16km from thiruthuraipoondi.Idumban wife Idumbi was very helpfull for Idumban in performing poojas and offerings to god. Sage agasthiyar in order perform poojas requested Lord muruga to offer siva malai and shivathi malai.In poochavanam Agasthiyar placed both the mountains and did the poojas.In the few day agasthiyar wanted to move to Pothigai so he left the mountains there .on his travel agasthiyar met with the Idumban-Idumbi .Idumban

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Thiru Avinankudi Temple

This ancient and large temple at the foot of the hill is the third Padai-Vîdu celebrated in song, classics, legend and tradition since antiquity. The official name of the shrine is Kulandai Vēlālyudhaswāmi Temple; Tiru Avinankudi is the name of the place. A sacred tank is attached to the temple.Tiru Avinankudi is among the earliest abodes of Muruga and perhaps it had humble beginnings under the shade of the nelli tree (amla). Poet Nakkirar says that God Muruga holds at Tiru Avinankudi a Royal Court of all gods with saints emancipated and clad in saffron-dyed clothes and deer skin.The presiding

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Periyanayaki Amman Temple

Popularly called 'Town Temple', 'Ûr-k-kovil' and 'Ûr-Ambalam', this large and spacious temple is in the heart of Palani town, two kilometres from Adivaram. Built four centuries ago by the Nāyaks and enlarged by chieftains of Palani, Ayakudi and Neikkarappatti, it has Goddess Periyanāyaki as the presiding deity; there are sanctums for Muttukumāraswāmi, Subramanyar, Kailāsanāthar and Nātarajar. In the Muttukumāra Swāmi shrine, within the iron railings are a series of festival deities, the last of which Uchi Mahākāli is an amazing piece of art. This temple is essentially a Muruga shrine with other shrines added perhaps at later stages. This is

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Palani Malai Temple Festivals

 KANDHAR SHASTI (SOORA SAMHARAM): This is a very important festival at Palani, during the 6 days in the month of Aippasi (7th Tamil month).THIRUKKARTHIGAI: From Thirugnanasambandar’s statement “Ancient Karthigai day”, we known about the age-old practice of this festival. It falls on Karthigai Day in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated for 10 days and daily “Chinna Kumarar” goes in procession in the small golden carriage.THAI POOSAM: This is a very important festival, associated with pilgrimage to Palani. Devotees from Tamil Nadu reach Palani by foot (Pada Yathra) and worship. Begining with flag-hosting at Perianayagiamman Temple, this festival runs on for

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Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple Pooja Timing

POOJA NAME          POOJA TIME             ALANGARAM NAME                     Normal Day           Special DayVishwarubha      05.40 AM          Vishwarubham Dharsanam        Rs.100          Rs.200Vilaa Pooja               06.40 AM            Sanniyasi Alangaram                    Rs.150                  Rs.300Siru Kall Pooja            08.00 AMVedan AlangaramRs.150Rs.300Kaala Santhi Pooja 09.00 AM    Balasubramaniar Alangaram        Rs.150        Rs.300Utchi Kaala Pooja 12.00

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