
Anaicham Palayam Anjaneyar
Spread over 2.3 hectares in Anaichampalayam, Namakkal district, this sacred kavu is dedicated to Lord Anjaneyar (Hanuman), worshipped as the powerful protector against evil spirits, black magic, fear and accidents.
About this Sacred Grove
Spread over 2.3 hectares in Anaichampalayam, Namakkal district, this sacred kavu is dedicated to Lord Anjaneyar (Hanuman), worshipped as the powerful protector against evil spirits, black magic, fear and accidents. Local belief says Anjaneyar manifested to guard the village border, cattle and travellers, blessing devotees with courage, strength and safe journeys. Devotees pray for relief from shani dosha, health, child protection and victory over enemies. The dense grove preserves ancient trees, monkeys, birds and medicinal plants as sacred, strictly protected from cutting. Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanthi poojas with vadai malai, butter and sindoor offerings maintain ancient Kongu tradition of faith-based biodiversity conservation.
Location
Coordinates: 11.0982530, 78.0109400
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (9)
Almond
Terminalia catappa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Bael
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa- Individual Count
- 4
Lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 21
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 28
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 2
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 49
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 10
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 1
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 1