A.T. Onnupalli Belur Veerappa Sami (Hosur)
A.T. Onnupalli Belur Veerappa Sami Temple is a powerful folk deity shrine located in Onnupalli village near Belur, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district. Lord Veerappa Sami is worshipped here.
About this Sacred Grove
A.T. Onnupalli Belur Veerappa Sami Temple is a powerful folk deity shrine located in Onnupalli village near Belur, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district. Lord Veerappa Sami is worshipped as a fierce warrior guardian and village kaval deivam, known for his bravery and justice. Legend says Veerappa was a great warrior who sacrificed his life protecting the village from dacoits and is now worshipped as a guardian god with moustache, aruval and turban. Devotees believe he protects from enemies, theft, accidents and evil eye, and grants courage, victory in disputes and family safety. Cigar, goat sacrifice and pongal offerings are famous here, especially on Tuesdays.
Location
Coordinates: 12.5718930, 77.7759910
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Bael
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa- Individual Count
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Bamboo
Bambusa balcooa Roxb.- Individual Count
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Ban Tulsi
Croton boplandianus Baill. 3- Individual Count
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Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
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Coconut
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Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
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Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce- Individual Count
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Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
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