Keerapakkam Ponniyamman
Ponniyamman is worshipped as the rain and fertility goddess in Keerapakkam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChengalpattu
LocationKeerapakkam Ponniyamman
Area—
Latitude12.6419980
Longitude80.0382550
About this Sacred Grove
Ponniyamman is worshipped as the rain and fertility goddess in Keerapakkam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Believed to be an incarnation of Mariamman, she protects crops, cattle and villagers from disease and drought. Her sacred grove preserves medicinal trees, strictly guarded against felling. During Aadi festival, devotees offer Pongal, Koozh, turmeric and neem garlands, praying for timely monsoon, good harvest, children's health, marital bliss and village prosperity.
Location
Coordinates: 12.6419980, 80.0382550
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Candle bush
Senna alata (L.) Roxb- Individual Count
- 21
Indian mulberry
Morinda tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 9
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 18