Kallamedu Veeramuthu Aiyanar
Kallamedu Veeramuthu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is located in Kallamedu Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Veeramuthu Aiyanar, the fierce and powerful guardian form of Aiyanar, the grove is revered for protection and justice.
About this Sacred Grove
Kallamedu Veeramuthu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is located in Kallamedu Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Veeramuthu Aiyanar, the fierce and powerful guardian form of Aiyanar, the grove is revered for protection and justice. Folklore says Veeramuthu Aiyanar appeared to punish wrongdoers and safeguard honest villagers from evil forces. After miraculous incidents of lost cattle returning and thieves being caught, villagers installed his deity under the grove at the village outskirts. Since then, he is worshipped for courage, crop protection and dispute resolution. No one dares to cut trees or misuse the grove, fearing his wrath, and it is preserved through traditional taboos and festivals.
Location
Coordinates: 11.1891300, 79.1304400
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Horsewood
Clausena dentata (Willd.) M. Roem.- Individual Count
- 0
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 10
Sage-leaved alangium
Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin- Individual Count
- 1