Palni Hills

The Palani Hills extend eastward from the Western Ghats above the plains of southern India. Their high ridges carry a mosaic of grassland and shola forest, with streams descending towards the low country. At the northern foot of the range, the hill temple at Palani is an important place of worship for Murugan. The mountains form a marked contrast with the warmer plains around Dindigul and the valleys to the south.