Edaiyur Aiyanar
Edaiyur Aiyanar Sacred Grove is located in Edaiyur Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Aiyanar, the chief guardian deity of the village, the grove is revered as his fort.
About this Sacred Grove
Edaiyur Aiyanar Sacred Grove is located in Edaiyur Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Aiyanar, the chief guardian deity of the village, the grove is revered as his fort. Folklore says Aiyanar protected Edaiyur from drought and cattle disease by appearing in the dreams of elders and asking for worship under the grove at the village boundary. After installation and regular poojas, rains returned and prosperity was restored. Since then, the deity is worshipped for village welfare, crop protection and children's health. Cutting trees, hunting or entering impure is strictly prohibited, and the grove is preserved through strong belief, offerings and annual festivals.
Location
Coordinates: 11.1872970, 79.3168780
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 5
Black Currant Grape Lime
Clausena dentata (Willd.) M. Roem.- Individual Count
- 51
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 9
Oil Cake Tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 28