The benign Devasthanam of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thirukkoil, Palani started two Polytechnics for Women and Men in 1981 and 1982 respectively to educate the rural, industrially backward population of Palani and to equip then with technical skills. The two institutions were amalangamated from the academic year 2003-04 under the name of Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College, Palani. Located beneath the Holy Hills of Palani, the institution is on the Dindigul main road, NH9, just 1 km f