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Kayampatti Kamma Karuppu Temple, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

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

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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

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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