About this Sacred Grove

Aathikudikadu Selliyamman is a revered deity in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Aathikudikadu village. The stories and beliefs surrounding Selliyamman highlight her role as a guardian and benefactor of the local community. The legend of Selliyamman’s arrival in Aathikudikadu is when the villagers were facing severe problems, including disease outbreaks and crop failures. In their desperation, the villagers prayed to the goddess for relief. Upon miraculously discovering an idol inside the grove and establishing a shrine, the villagers began to experience prosperity and peace, with crops flourishing and diseases vanishing.

Location

Coordinates: 11.2188120, 79.1738810

Plants / Species (6)