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Koppakkarai Muniyappan, Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

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.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictDharmapuri & Krishnagiri
LocationKoppakkarai Muniyappan
Area1.8 ha
Latitude11.9785020
Longitude78.2067340

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

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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