Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani: Aarti & Puja Schedule

• Viswaroopa darshan, the first sighting of the deity as the sanctum opensApprox 5:30 AM
• Kala Santhi / Vizha pooja, the early abhishekam and worship after openingMorning
• Ucchikala pooja, the midday abhishekam and offeringApprox noon
• Sayarakshai pooja, with the deity dressed as a king in Raja alankaramEvening
• Rakkala pooja, the final worship before the sanctum closesNight (approx 8:30 PM)

Worship at Palani follows the classic four-kala cycle of a major Murugan temple, and abhishekam, the ritual bathing of the idol, sits at the heart of each. The day begins with Viswaroopa darshan around 5:30 AM, followed by the morning Kala Santhi or Vizha pooja. The midday Ucchikala pooja centres on a full abhishekam, after which the deity is freshly adorned.

The emotional high point for many is the evening Sayarakshai pooja, when Dhandayuthapani is dressed in the Raja alankaram, the royal ornamentation, a striking contrast to his ascetic form as the staff-bearing renunciate. The night closes with the Rakkala pooja around 8:30 PM before the sanctum is shut.

Abhishekam and archanai are offered on separate tickets, and the navapashanam idol makes the ritual bathing here especially significant, since the amalgam of nine minerals is believed to infuse the abhishekam substances with medicinal potency. Exact pooja clock times drift with the almanac and swell on festival days, so the times listed are approximate.

Compiled from public sources including Wikipedia: Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple · Wikipedia: Palani (town) · Wikimedia Commons (temple photo) · Tamil Nadu HR&CE Palani Murugan portal. Timings and seasonal closures change; confirm with the temple trust before travelling.