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Kondamangalam Nagathamman / Ponniyamman, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Kondamangalam Nagathamman / Ponniyamman

Nagathamman Ponniyamman is worshipped as the serpent and rain goddess in Kondamangalam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChengalpattu
LocationKondamangalam Nagathamman / Ponniyamman
Area2.8 ha
Latitude12.7487900
Longitude80.0458580

About this Sacred Grove

Nagathamman Ponniyamman is worshipped as the serpent and rain goddess in Kondamangalam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Revered as a form of Shakti, she protects fertility, crops and children from disease and Naga dosham. During Aadi festival, devotees offer milk, Pongal and turmeric, praying for childbirth, health, rain and village prosperity.

Location

Coordinates: 12.7487900, 80.0458580

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Plants / Species (5)

Bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. Ex J.C.Wendl.
Individual Count
28

Indian beech

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
4

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
12

Palm

Individual Count
3

Poison nut

Strychnus nux-vomica L.
Individual Count
1