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Amman Kovil Pathi Mariamman / Pattalamman, Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Amman Kovil Pathi Mariamman / Pattalamman

Amman Kovil Pathi Mariamman / Pattalamman Temple, Krishnagiri - Located in Amman Kovil Pathi near Krishnagiri, this is a revered twin shrine of Goddess Pattalamman and Mariamman, worshipped as the village guardian mother goddesses.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictDharmapuri & Krishnagiri
LocationAmman Kovil Pathi Mariamman / Pattalamman
Area3.3 ha
Latitude12.2644790
Longitude78.3877860

About this Sacred Grove

Amman Kovil Pathi Mariamman / Pattalamman Temple, Krishnagiri - Located in Amman Kovil Pathi near Krishnagiri, this is a revered twin shrine of Goddess Pattalamman and Mariamman, worshipped as the village guardian mother goddesses. Pattalamman, considered the army protector goddess, guards the village from wars, epidemics and evil forces, while Mariamman cures heat diseases, smallpox, fever and child ailments. Together they are believed to remove black magic, evil eye, family troubles and grant rain, good harvest and family welfare. Devotees worship for child boon, marriage, safe delivery and prosperity. Very powerful for women devotees, the Goddess is believed to grant wishes quickly. Tuesdays, Fridays and Aadi, Panguni festivals with pongal, neem leaves, fire pots and saree offerings attract thousands seeking health and protection.

Location

Coordinates: 12.2644790, 78.3877860

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Plants / Species (8)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
3

Indian elm

Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.
Individual Count
6

Indian mulberry

Morinda tinctoria (Roxb.)
Individual Count
5

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
29

Oil cake tree

Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin
Individual Count
72

Pala indigo plant

Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)
Individual Count
2

Pongam oil tree

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
14

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
10