Keezhapakkam Aiyanar
Keezhapakkam Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Keezhapakkam village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Keezhapakkam Aiyanar, the guardian deity. Legend says Aiyanar, riding his white horse, chased away dacoits attacking the village and stayed as protector.
About this Sacred Grove
Keezhapakkam Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Keezhapakkam village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Keezhapakkam Aiyanar, the guardian deity. Legend says Aiyanar, riding his white horse, chased away dacoits attacking the village and stayed as protector. Aiyanar with Poorani-Porkalai is main deity, Karuppasamy, Veeran, Agni Veeran and Muniswaran are sub-deities. Annual festival is in Thai (January-February) with terracotta horse offerings, pongal cooking and annadanam. Devotees believe Aiyanar provides night protection, cures ailments and ensures peace, rain and prosperity.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8308530, 79.5139620
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (8)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 13
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 11
Lemon
Citrus lime L.- Individual Count
- 4
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 7
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 19
Palm
Borassus flabellife L.- Individual Count
- 42
Pongame oiltree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 8
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 4