Palani Murugan Temple – Literary Mention
The ancient Palani is a sacred place, praised by Saint
Arunagirinathar in his Thirupugazh and in Kandar Alankaram. He says: Adored by
the people of fourteen worlds, the Lord resides atop the Palani Hills. In the Thirupugazh,
he praised this place as Palani that is greater than Kasi and as Palani Hill
that has many miracles.
He also feels sorry for his failure to start early
worship of Palani. In Kandar Alankaram he regrets that he missed reading about
Palani, worshipping at the feet of Muruga Devotees, calling the divine name of
Muruga, offering charities and sobbing with love and joy He doubts whether
there is any salvation for him. Many Tamil saints and scholars have sung in
praise of the Lord of Palani.
Arunagirinathar has sung 97 songs (Thirupugazh).
Dhandapani Swamigal has given as Palani Thiruvayiram and
Vijayagiri Velachinnavaiyam Palani Pillai Tamil.
Palani Malai Vadivelar Sannadhimurai speaks of the
discipline of Palani worship, the good results of this, the sacred ponds of
Palani, and the Kavadi offered here. It points out the great benefits, as also
the sure remedy for many ailments of the people.