Karaimedu Aiyanar
Karaimedu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Karaimedu village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Aiyanar as village guardian. Folklore says Aiyanar, a brave warrior, camped here while chasing evil forces and remained to protect the boundary.
About this Sacred Grove
Karaimedu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Karaimedu village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Aiyanar as village guardian. Folklore says Aiyanar, a brave warrior, camped here while chasing evil forces and remained to protect the boundary. Aiyanar with Poorani-Porkalai is main deity, Karuppasamy, Veeran, Muniswaran and Saptha Kanniga are sub-deities. Annual festival is in Chithirai (April-May) with terracotta horse offerings, pongal cooking and special pooja. Devotees believe Aiyanar guards at night on horseback, prevents diseases, ensures rain and brings peace and prosperity.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8137710, 79.7321100
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Coconut
Cocos nucifera L. 5- Individual Count
- 5
Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica L.- Individual Count
- 1
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 1
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 1