Ilayavayal Aiyanar
The Ilayavayal Ayanar Sacred Groves in Kulathur, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, are not only a place of worship but also an important ecological and cultural space that embodies the deep connection between the local community and their environment.
About this Sacred Grove
The Ilayavayal Ayanar Sacred Groves in Kulathur, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, are not only a place of worship but also an important ecological and cultural space that embodies the deep connection between the local community and their environment. The grove is also considered a place of healing and the villagers suffering from illness or misfortune often visit the grove to pray and seek Ayanar’s blessings. It is believed that the deity’s presence in the grove has the power to cure ailments and dispel negative energies.
Location
Coordinates: 10.5421770, 78.7801140
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (11)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 14
Gulmohar
Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.- Individual Count
- 2
Helicopter tree
Gyrocarpus americanus Jacq- Individual Count
- 1
Indian elm
Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.- Individual Count
- 23
Lemon
Citrus lime- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 13
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 12
Pala indigo plant
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 21
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata- Individual Count
- 15
Sage-leaved alangium
Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin- Individual Count
- 2
Wild lime
Atalantia monophylla(Roxb.) A. DC.- Individual Count
- 3