Palani Arulmigu Shri Dhandayuthapani temple is located in the town of Palani in Dindigul of Tamil Nadu State. It is situated 100 km from Coimbatore and 100 km from Madurai. The temple is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan. Lord Murugan is the deity of the Tamil Land. The temple at Palani is an ancient one, situated at an elevation of 1500 feet above sea level. The deity of Palani is known as Dandayudhapani Swami, the Lord having the Staff in his Hand. The deity at the sanctum sanctorum is made out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called Navabashana. The deity is in a standing position with a baton in his hand. He has just a loincloth besides the baton. He is a mute messenger of the great precept 'Renounce all to reach Me'. The icon is unique in the whole world. It was made by siddha Bhogar by combining nine poisonous substances. Murugan signifies beauty and Lord Murugan of Kurinji land is the god of Beauty and Youth.

Six poojas performed from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m and special poojas on festival days the temple, when it is open from 4.30 a.m. The Sanctum of Temple is of early Chera architecture and the walls of sanctum bears extensive inscriptions in old Tamil Script. Around the Sanctum is a gopuram of gold, with numerous sculptures of the presiding deity, Kartikeya, and gods and goddesses. There are Five ways on the Hill to reach Palani Murugan Temple. One is by using steps on hills, second is Elephant path made for the facility to elephants to climb hill, third is Winch for the facility of Children and aged people, fourth is By Rope car and last one is not usually used by public.