
Koppakkarai Muniyappan
Koppakkarai Muniyappan Temple, Dharmapuri - Located in Koppakkarai village near Dharmapuri, this is a revered shrine of Lord Muniyappan, worshipped as the powerful kaval deivam and protector of the village.
About this Sacred Grove
Koppakkarai Muniyappan Temple, Dharmapuri - Located in Koppakkarai village near Dharmapuri, this is a revered shrine of Lord Muniyappan, worshipped as the powerful kaval deivam and protector of the village. Considered a fierce warrior form of Lord Muneeswaran, he is believed to guard village borders from evil spirits, black magic, theft and accidents, with local faith that he patrols at night on horseback to ensure safety. Devotees worship him for instant justice, removal of fear, evil eye and enemy troubles, and for family protection, child welfare and business prosperity. Farmers especially pray for good harvest and cattle safety. Special poojas with pongal, cigar, lemon garland and goat offerings on Tuesdays and Fridays attract devotees seeking courage and wish fulfillment.
Location
Coordinates: 11.9785020, 78.2067340
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (11)
Babool
Vachellia nilotica (L.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.- Individual Count
- 1
Indian elm
Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.- Individual Count
- 4
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 24
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 42
Pala indigo plant
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 9
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 8
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 3
Sage-leaved alangium
Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin- Individual Count
- 9
Sandalwood
Santalum album L.- Individual Count
- 6
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 7