Palani Murugan Temple – Vana Durgai Amman Temple
The Vinayagar at the right side of the entrance attracts
larger number of devotees. In the Arda Mandapa, apposite to us one in Yoga pose
blesses us and he is the Dhandapani Swamy, graced by the potent Durga. Attired
in yellow cloth, Durga stands majestically. That she is not aggressive is
disclosed by the kumkum receptacle held in her left hand. The upraised right
hand holds the trisula. Her sixteen arms wield a variety of arms and her legs
on a lion's head. As she guards the forest - Vana - of Muruga, she is called
Vana Durga.
Beyond is Palani Varatham, the Samadhi Koil of Gurusamy
Swamigal. A small shrine it is. We have to worship the Linga from the entrance.
Here too some Sadhus perform the poojas.