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