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Agaram Mariamman
Mariamman is worshipped as the guardian deity of the town. Special pujas are performed on all the Fridays. During the tamil months Aadi and Thai, the villagers vow…
Agasthiyar Puram Karuppaswami (Sirumalai)
The prime deity Karuppasami is in a majestic sitting position holding a veecharuvaal (billhook machete).
Aghari Sacred Grove
Aghari Sacred Grove is an ancient patch of protected old-growth forest located in Aghari, Maharashtra 415706. Locally known as a Devrai, it represents a centuries-old tradition of community-led…
Agragaram Vinayagar
Spread over 1.3 hectares in Agraharam village, Namakkal district, this sacred kavu is dedicated to Lord Vinayagar, worshipped as Vigneswara who removes obstacles and protects the village.
Ahorburir Than
"Ahore Burir Than" (a local sacred shrine or tribal deity place, often associated with regional folk deities like Buri Maa or Burir Than) near Phulberia.
Ahupe Sacred Grove
The Ahupe Sacred Grove (locally known as Devrai) is a traditionally protected forest patch located in Ahupe village, Ambegaon taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra. Situated in the northern Western…
Aikara Kavu
Aikara Kavu is located at Mararikulam Thekku Grama Panchayat in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India.
Aiyappa Temple, Maithadi, Mytadi
The Aiyappa Temple, Maithadi (also spelled Mythadi) is a highly revered, historic spiritual site located in the pristine Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Regarded as one of the…
Ajivali Devrai / Sacred Grove
Ajivali Devrai is a protected sacred forest (or devrai) located near the Pavana Dam in Maval Taluka, roughly 40–50 kilometers from Pune, Maharashtra. Size & Type: A semi-evergreen…
Akkiramesi Karuppaswami / Aiyanar
Akkiramesi Karuppaswami / Aiyanar is a highly revered guardian deity worshipped in Akkiramesi village, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. Karuppaswami / Aiyanar, in Tamil folk tradition, is a powerful…
Aladi Karuppu
Aladi Karuppu sacred grove is located in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.8 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Aladi Karuppu, worshipped as a fierce guardian deity…
Alagarai Muneeswarar
Alagarai Muneeswarar sacred grove is located in Alagarai village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, the village guardian deity, it covers about 1.4 hectares.