Adilam Muniyappa Swami
Adilam Muniyappa Swami Temple, Hosur, Krishnagiri - Located in Adilam near Hosur in Krishnagiri district, this is a revered shrine of Lord Muniyappa Swami, worshipped as the powerful village guardian deity.
About this Sacred Grove
Adilam Muniyappa Swami Temple, Hosur, Krishnagiri - Located in Adilam near Hosur in Krishnagiri district, this is a revered shrine of Lord Muniyappa Swami, worshipped as the powerful village guardian deity. Seen as a fierce warrior form of Muneeswaran, he is believed to protect the village border from evil spirits, black magic, theft, accidents and enemies, with folklore saying he patrols the village at night on horseback to guard people and cattle. Devotees worship him for removal of fear, evil eye and legal troubles, and for family protection, child welfare and courage. Offerings of pongal, cigar, lemon garland and special poojas on Tuesdays and Fridays attract devotees seeking instant justice and safety.
Location
Coordinates: 12.2623690, 78.2134520
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Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 9
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 1
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 10
Poison nut tree
Strychnos nux-vomica L.- Individual Count
- 4