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Devaiyur Aiyanar  

This Sacred grove of the Devaiyur Aiyanar is located in the district of Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, have significant cultural and ecological landmarks.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPerambalur
LocationDevaiyur Aiyanar
Area2.3 ha
Latitude11.3306070
Longitude78.9359650

About this Sacred Grove

This Sacred grove of the Devaiyur Aiyanar is located in the district of Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, have significant cultural and ecological landmarks. These groves are patches of a forest land preserved by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance. The sacred groves are deeply rooted in the spiritual and religious beliefs of the local communities and are often associated with deities, spirits, and ancestors. These groves serve as a venue for various religious rituals, ceremonies, and festivals for the villagers. Local deities worshipped in these groves include Aiyanar, Amman, and other pariva devatas. Sacred groves are repositories of traditional knowledge, including ethno botanical information and folklore.

Location

Coordinates: 11.3306070, 78.9359650

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Plants / Species (10)

Bael

Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa
Individual Count
1

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
1

Indian cork tree

Millingtonia hortensis L.f.
Individual Count
6

Indian mallow

Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet
Individual Count
1

Malabar nut

Justicia adhatoda L.
Individual Count
1

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
1

Oleander

Nerium oleander L.
Individual Count
3

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
11

Turkey berry

Solanum torvum Sw.
Individual Count
8

White Frangipani

Plumeria alba L.
Individual Count
1