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Chinnavadakudipatti Maha Kali Temple, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

Chinnavadakudipatti Maha Kali Temple

Chinnavadakudipatti Maha Kali Temple, also known as Mahakali Amman, is a revered deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu. She is venerated for her healing powers and protection, and her stories are an integral part of the local folklore.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSivaganga
LocationChinnavadakudipatti Maha Kali Temple
Area3.1 ha
Latitude10.2031200
Longitude78.7794400

About this Sacred Grove

Chinnavadakudipatti Maha Kali Temple, also known as Mahakali Amman, is a revered deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu. She is venerated for her healing powers and protection, and her stories are an integral part of the local folklore. Desperate for a cure, the villagers turned to Mahakaliyamman, and organized a special prayer session at the local shrine dedicated to the deity. During the prayer, the village’s head priest received a vision from Mahakaliyamman, instructing the villagers to prepare a sacred herbal remedy and to conduct a purification ritual.

Location

Coordinates: 10.2031200, 78.7794400

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Plants / Species (6)

Coral jasmine

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L.
Individual Count
6

Indian cork tree

Millingtonia hortensis L.f.
Individual Count
4

Mango

Mangifera indica L.
Individual Count
3

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
10

Palm

Borassus flabellifer L.
Individual Count
2

Teak

Tectona grandis L.f.
Individual Count
5