Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Palani Temple Rope Car Service Resumes After Maintenance
The rope cars at Palani temple were stopped for about two months.
They were stopped so workers could inspect and repair them.
During this time, visitors had to use an electrical winch to reach the hilltop.
Many people had to wait, especially on busy days.
Workers installed a new shaft and gearbox.
They also bought 10 new cabins.
On September 16, each cabin was tested with 250 kilograms of stones.
The temple said the rope cars were safe and would reopen on September 22.
The rope car service at Palani’s Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy hill temple will resume on September 22.
The service was suspended from July 20 for annual maintenance.
Devotees relied on the electrical winch, which experienced heavy rush on important days.
Maintenance included a new shaft, gearbox, and 10 new rope car cabins.
A September 16 trial carrying 250 kilograms of stones in each cabin found the system fit for operation.
- Who
- The Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy hill temple administration and devotees.
- What
- The temple’s rope car service is resuming after annual maintenance and safety testing.
- When
- The service was suspended on July 20 and is scheduled to resume on September 22; a trial run took place on September 16.
- Where
- The Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy hill temple in Palani, Dindigul.
- Why
- The service was suspended for annual maintenance, including inspection, overhaul, and replacement of components.
- Service
- Rope car service to the temple hilltop
- Suspension began
- July 20
- Resumption
- September 22
- New shaft
- Cost Rs. 3 lakh
- New gearbox
- Cost Rs. 10 lakh
- New cabins
- 10 cabins costing Rs. 30 lakh
- Safety trial
- Each cabin was tested with 250 kilograms of stones on September 16