Kathakurichi Karuppu
Kathakurichi Karupar Sacred Grove, situated in the Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its spiritual significance and the veneration of the deity Karuppar.
About this Sacred Grove
Kathakurichi Karupar Sacred Grove, situated in the Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its spiritual significance and the veneration of the deity Karuppar. The legend of Kaththakurichi Karupar originates with the establishment of the sacred grove itself and the area was once a dense and untamed forest inhabited by various wild animals. The villagers, seeking protection and blessings, prayed to the the deity Karuppar, a revered guardian spirit known for his protective qualities. Thus, the sacred grove developed to an important site for local worship and is steeped in myths and stories that reflect the deep-rooted beliefs of the village community.
Location
Coordinates: 10.3147540, 78.9012790
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (12)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 3
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 4
Lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 2
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 8
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 22
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 3
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 5
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 6
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Sage-leaved alangium
Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin- Individual Count
- 7
Spanish cherry
Mimusops elengi L.- Individual Count
- 7
Wild lime
Atalantia monophylla(Roxb.) A. DC.- Individual Count
- 6