VandeMataram
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Palani is a pilgrimage destination and one of the sacred six ‘padai veedu’ temples of Lord Murugan and is situated in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. The place has mythological history related to the place and this made it one of the coveted pilgrimage destinations of South India. The important temple of the place is the temple of Lord Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Murugan. It is situated on the hilltop and devotees can reach the place by steps or by cable cars or winch train. The festivals that are celebrated here are Thaipusam, Vaikasi Vishakam, Thirukartikai.