Pooja Timings
Festivals
In Palani
AROUND PALANI
VARATHAMANATHI DAM
11km from Palani
Varathamanathi Dam is Locationated at a of about 7 kilometres from Palani. The Dam comes on the way to and has become a famous picnic spot today. The dam has various entertainment activities especially for children. The spot can be reached by bus from Kodaikanal. If you are travelling with kids, it is recommended to add Varathamanathi Dam to your travel plans. This will ensure that the kids get some entertainment.
PALAR PORUNDALAR DAM
10km from Palani
Palar Dam, also known as the Palar Porundalar Dam, is built across the Palar and Porundalar rivers. It is around 10 km away from Palani and is used for irrigating more than 17,000 acres of land. The dam measures 2,450 m in length and 20 m in height, making it the biggest dam in the district.
AIVAR MALAI
12km from Palani
This hill is named as Aivar malai and Ayiramalai. At the foot of this hill, a natural cavern is found which served as an abode of Jain monks. On the face of the rock just about the height of 12 ft, portraits of Jaina Tirthankaras are carved out. These sculptures belong to 9th –10th century CE. Accananthi Indirasena, Mallisena and a lady preceptor Avananthi Kurathi carved these bas-relief sculptures. This Jain basthi had close contact with other basthis in Madurai region. These sculptures are assignable to 9th - 10th century CE.
KUTHIRAYAR FALLS & DAM
12km from Palani
Kuthiraiyar Falls or Kuthiraiyar Falls is a waterfall set in a little disturbed part of the hills near Udumalaipettai. Taking bath in the waterfalls here is considered healthy by many as the water gets in contact with several medicinal plants which enhances the good of the water. There are no proper roads to reach this waterfalls and can be reached by trekking with the help of Locationals only. The Kuthiraiyar River flows through this water fall into the catchment area of the Kuthiraiyar Dam. Andipatti is one of the prominent villages near this waterfall. LocationATION: Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls is Locationated in Pappampatti, Palani. The fall is Locationated behind the dam which can be reached with the help of villagers.
THIRUMOORTHY DAM, FALLS & TEMPLE
50km from Palani
It is situated 50 Kms from Pollachi and 20 kms from Udumalpet on the highway from Palani to Coimbatore. Thirumoorthy temple is situated at the foot of the hill adjacent to Thirumoorthy Dam. Importance of this temple is three Moorthy Idols originate in same place. A perennial stream flows by the side of Sri Amaralingeswarar temple and nearby there is Thirumoorthy falls. It is also believed that a few years ago Athari Maharishi along with his wife Anushiya devi lived here. Progressed by their prayer, Lord Shiva together with Brammah and Thiru Moorthigal(Vishnu) came in disguise to test their devotion. Beleaguered by their appearance the couple offered them tribute.
KODAIKANAL
65km from Palani
Kodaikanal is a beautiful and picturesque hill station placed in the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. The town also has been christened as the Princess of hill stations due to its scenic beauty and popularity. Situated in the Dindagul district of Tamil Nadu, the town is atop a plateau at the height of 2133m above sea level. The town of Kodaikanal lies between the valleys Parappar and Gundar.
TOPSLIP HILLS
60km from Palani
Topslip is about 60 Kms from Palani is on the Anamalai mountain range. It is a part of the protected Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. Topslip is blessed with a gentle altitude, and a vareity of flora and fauna. Its picturesque Locationation and fabulous scenery is breathtaking. It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around. Locationated near Pollachi its control is with the Forest Range under supervision from the Wildlife Warden at Pollachi
