Chinnarasampalayam Aiyanar
Chinnarasampalayam Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Chinnarasampalayam village, Vriddhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Aiyanar, the village guardian.
About this Sacred Grove
Chinnarasampalayam Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Chinnarasampalayam village, Vriddhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Aiyanar, the village guardian. Folklore says Aiyanar, a brave chieftain hunting in the forest, stayed to protect villagers from wild animals and evil spirits. Aiyanar with Poorani-Porkalai is main deity, with Karuppasamy, Veeran and Pavadairayan as sub-deities. Annual festival in Thai (January-February) includes terracotta horse offerings, pongal cooking and special pooja. People believe Aiyanar safeguards boundaries, prevents diseases and brings prosperity and rain.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8957320, 79.7921190
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Almond
Terminalia catappa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L- Individual Count
- 1
Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica L.- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 1
Pongame oiltree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 5
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1