About this Sacred Grove

Ayarpadi Vandikara Karuppannasami Sacred Grove is located in Ayarpadi Village, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Vandikara Karuppannasami, the fierce guardian of cartmen and travellers, the grove is worshipped as his sacred abode. Folklore says Karuppannasami protected bullock carts carrying goods from bandits and accidents on this route. After drivers experienced his divine intervention and safe passage, they installed his deity under the grove at the village boundary. Since then, he is worshipped before every journey for safety and welfare. Felling trees or harming wildlife inside is strictly forbidden fearing his wrath, and the grove is preserved through faith, animal sacrifices and annual festivals.

Location

Coordinates: 10.3634410, 76.9812180

Plants / Species (8)