
Kayaampatti Kamma Karuppu
Kayaampatti Kamma Karuppu is a significant deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, revered for his role as a fierce protector and guardian.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSivaganga
LocationKayampatti Kamma Karuppu Temple
Area3.1 ha
Latitude10.1929740
Longitude78.7716490
About this Sacred Grove
Kayaampatti Kamma Karuppu is a significant deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, revered for his role as a fierce protector and guardian. His stories are deeply ingrained in the local traditions and folklore of the region. In the early days of Kayaampatti, the village was frequently attacked by a group of notorious bandits who preyed on the local population, stealing their livestock and causing general unrest. The villagers, desperate for a solution, turned to Kamma Karuppu, a deity known for his protective and formidable nature.
Location
Coordinates: 10.1929740, 78.7716490
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 28
Oil Cake Tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 3
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 12