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Omalur Madathur [Vaira Muneeswaran] Temple
FeaturedOmalur Madathur [Vaira Muneeswaran] Temple, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Omalur Madathur [Vaira Muneeswaran] Temple

Omalur Madathur Vaira Muneeswaran sacred grove in Salem District dedicated to Muneeswaran as fierce guardian god wielding diamond club (Vaira), protector of village boundaries and justice giver.

Oothiyathur Kunvudaiyar Temple
FeaturedOothiyathur Kunvudaiyar Temple, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Oothiyathur Kunvudaiyar Temple

This temple and deity is termed as very powerful one and Protector God for the villagers.  Puja is performed on weekend days and villagers offer animal sacrifices also…

Palapalayam Azhiyaa Elangai Amman
FeaturedPalapalayam Azhiyaa Elangai Amman, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Palapalayam Azhiyaa Elangai Amman

Spread over 6.4 hectares in Palapalayam, Namakkal district, this sacred kavu is dedicated to Azhiyaa Elangai Amman, the forest virgin mother goddess.

Peravurani Kali Amman Temple   
FeaturedPeravurani Kali Amman Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Peravurani Kali Amman Temple   

People come every day and worship and offer pongal as their wish is fulfilled. Annual festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April – May).

Peravurani Perumal Temple 
FeaturedPeravurani Perumal Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Peravurani Perumal Temple 

This 17th century temple is worshipped every day with poojas performed in the morning and evening. The presiding deity Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal with his consorts Sri Devi and…

Periyanayagipuram Kali Amman  
FeaturedPeriyanayagipuram Kali Amman, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

Periyanayagipuram Kali Amman  

Periyanayagipuram Kali Amman sacred grove is located in Periyanayagipuram village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Kali Amman.

Pimbalur Kamatchi Amman   
FeaturedPimbalur Kamatchi Amman, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu

Pimbalur Kamatchi Amman   

Pimbalur Kamatchi Amman Sacred Grove, covering 5.3 ha, is located at Pimbalur village, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Kamatchi Amman.

Pirabukkaloor Aiyanar
FeaturedPirabukkaloor Aiyanar, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

Pirabukkaloor Aiyanar

Pirabukkaloor Aiyanar is a revered deity in Pirabukkaloor village, Ramanathapuram District, known for his role as guardian of the village and deity of justice and protection, his tales…

Pirabukkaloor Muneeswaran
FeaturedPirabukkaloor Muneeswaran, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

Pirabukkaloor Muneeswaran

Pragalur Muneeswaran is a revered deity worshipped in the village of Pirabukkaloor, near Paramakudi. Muneeswaran is known for his protective nature, divine justice and miraculous interventions, who watch…

Poovarasankudi Aiyanar
FeaturedPoovarasankudi Aiyanar, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

Poovarasankudi Aiyanar

Poovarasankudi Aiyanar sacred grove is located in Poovarasankudi village, Avudaiyarkoil Taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.1 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Aiyanar.

Posukkudi Pillai Kali
FeaturedPosukkudi Pillai Kali, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

Posukkudi Pillai Kali

Posukkudi Pillai Kali is a revered fierce mother goddess in Posukkudi village, Ramanathapuram District, known as guardian against evil and protector of children, her tales highlight valor and…