Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts and Culture is a well-established higher-education institution located on Dindigul Main Road, Palani, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu – 624601. The college was founded in 1963 by Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thirukkoil and is currently affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University.

The college offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, commerce, and languages. Its official profile lists departments in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Languages, with both government-aided and self-financing programs. Several departments are also recognized as research centres.

The institution operates under the management of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thirukkoil and the guidance of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The college emphasizes academic development together with cultural, ethical, social, and human values, with particular attention to students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Its campus covers about 26.84 acres and is situated close to the scenic Palani Hills. The college provides academic buildings, laboratories, computer facilities, library resources, sports activities, and hostel accommodation for men. The institution received a B++ grade from NAAC in its third accreditation cycle in November 2022.