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Kayampatti Adaikalam Katha Aiyanar Temple, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

Kayampatti Adaikalam Katha Aiyanar Temple

Kayaampatti Adaikalamkathan is a revered deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, known for his role as a protector and benefactor.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSivaganga
LocationKayampatti Adaikalam Katha Aiyanar Temple
Area3.3 ha
Latitude10.1976710
Longitude78.7723520

About this Sacred Grove

Kayaampatti Adaikalamkathan is a revered deity in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, known for his role as a protector and benefactor. The village of Kayaampatti was once a peaceful place, but it faced frequent threats from wild animals and marauding bandits. The villagers, seeking divine intervention for their protection, prayed to Lord Shiva, who advised them to establish a shrine to Adaikalamkathan, a powerful deity known for his protective qualities.

Location

Coordinates: 10.1976710, 78.7723520

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Plants / Species (3)

Arjun Tree

Terminalia arjuna
Individual Count
1

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L
Individual Count
8

Indigo tree

Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)
Individual Count
1