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Aadimoolam Vetticode Naga Raja Temple
FeaturedAadimoolam Vetticode Naga Raja Temple, Alappuzha, Kerala

Aadimoolam Vetticode Naga Raja Temple

The Aadimoolam Vetticode Sree Nagaraja Swami Temple is an ancient, highly revered shrine dedicated to the serpent god Lord Nagaraja, located on Vettikode Temple Road, Pallickal, Bharanikkavu, Alappuzha…

Aiyalur Aiyanar     
FeaturedAiyalur Aiyanar, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu

Aiyalur Aiyanar     

Aiyalur Aiyanar Sacred Grove, covering 2.1 ha, is located at Aiyalur village, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Aiyanar, a guardian deity, puja is performed regularly.

Aladikkumulai Aiyanar Temple
FeaturedAladikkumulai Aiyanar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Aladikkumulai Aiyanar Temple

He is also called as Meignana Murthi Aiyanar. The site is said to be 400 years old and is under the control of HR&CE. The village people maintain…

Alavaipatti Sri Balasubramanya Swami
FeaturedAlavaipatti Sri Balasubramanya Swami, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Alavaipatti Sri Balasubramanya Swami

Located in Alavaipatti village, Namakkal district, this sacred kavu within Reserved Forest land is dedicated to Lord Sri Balasubramanya Swami (Murugan). Worshipped as Bala Murugan.

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Allinagaram Suyambu Veerappa Aiyanar
FeaturedAllinagaram Suyambu Veerappa Aiyanar, Theni, Tamil Nadu

Allinagaram Suyambu Veerappa Aiyanar

Allinagaram Suyambu Veerappa Aiyanar is a powerful and revered local deity in the town of Allinagaram, located in Theni district, Tamil Nadu. The term "Suyambu" refers to a…

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Ammakulam Aiyanar Temple 
FeaturedAmmakulam Aiyanar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Ammakulam Aiyanar Temple 

The local community maintain this temple located outside the village on the border. Annual festival is observed in the Tamil months of Chithirai (April – May) and Aadi…

Amman Pettai Sangli Karuppu Irumbali
FeaturedAmman Pettai Sangli Karuppu, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

Amman Pettai Sangli Karuppu Irumbali

Ammapettai Sangilikaruppu is a small village in the Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, India. Its story is steeped in local lore and the rich cultural heritage of the…

Ammapalayam Palamalaiyan
FeaturedAmmapalayam Palamalaiyan, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu

Ammapalayam Palamalaiyan

This sacred grove is located on the outskirts of the Ammapalayam village. It is covered with lots of trees, shrubs and herbs, which is maintained by a private…

Ariyursolai Chinnammal
FeaturedAriyursolai Chinnammal, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Ariyursolai Chinnammal

Located within Reserved Forest in Ariyursolai, Namakkal district, this sacred kavu is dedicated to Chinnammal, the village mother goddess.

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Aruvankadu Muneeswarar and Vinayagar  
FeaturedAruvankadu Muneswarar and Vinayagar, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Aruvankadu Muneeswarar and Vinayagar  

Aruvankadu Muneeswarar and Vinayagar sacred grove is located in Aruvankadu, Coonoor taluk, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar and Lord Vinayagar, it covers about 1.4 hectares.

Banadi Devi Temple
FeaturedBanadi Devi Temple, Almora district, Uttarakhand

Banadi Devi Temple

The Banadi Devi Temple (also known as Banri Devi Temple) is an ancient cliffside and octagonal temple located in Aicholi near Jalna in the Almora district of Uttarakhand,…

Bharananganam Sreekrishna Swamy Kshethram Sacred Grove
FeaturedBharananganam Sreekrishna Swamy Kshethram Sacred Grove, Kottayam, Kerala

Bharananganam Sreekrishna Swamy Kshethram Sacred Grove

The Bharananganam Sreekrishna Swamy Kshethram is a highly revered ancient Hindu temple located in Bharananganam of the Kottayam district, Kerala, often affectionately called Dakshina Guruvayoor