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Kandanur Vaagai Karuppu Temple, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

Kandanur Vaagai Karuppu Temple

Kandanur Vagai Karuppu is a revered deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, known for his protective powers and formidable nature. The villagers, deeply concerned for their safety, turned to Kandanur Vagai Karuppu, a deity known for his protective powers.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSivaganga
LocationKandanur Vaagai Karuppu Temple
Area3.1 ha
Latitude10.1001220
Longitude78.8250630

About this Sacred Grove

Kandanur Vagai Karuppu is a revered deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, known for his protective powers and formidable nature. The villagers, deeply concerned for their safety, turned to Kandanur Vagai Karuppu, a deity known for his protective powers. They organized a special ritual at his shrine, praying earnestly for his intervention to keep the wild animals at bay. The wild creatures, upon sensing the presence of a powerful guardian, repelled and fled the area, and the villagers credited Kandanur Vagai Karuppu with their safety.

Location

Coordinates: 10.1001220, 78.8250630

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Plants / Species (8)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
12

Jamun

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.
Individual Count
4

Mahua

Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.
Individual Count
2

Mango

Mangifera indica L. 7
Individual Count
7

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
12

Sacred fig

Ficus religiosa L.
Individual Count
5

Spanish cherry

Mimusops elengi L.
Individual Count
6

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
24