Krishnapuram Pachaivazhi Amman
Krishnapuram Pachaivazhi Amman Sacred Grove is at Krishnapuram village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Pachaivazhi Amman, goddess of greenery and health.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictCuddalore
LocationKrishnapuram Pachaivazhi Amman
Area3.7 ha
Latitude11.8384390
Longitude79.6836830
About this Sacred Grove
Krishnapuram Pachaivazhi Amman Sacred Grove is at Krishnapuram village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Pachaivazhi Amman, goddess of greenery and health. Folklore says she appeared as green light in the forest to cure smallpox outbreak and protect crops. Pachaivazhi Amman is main deity, with Pechi, Veeran and Saptha Kanniga as sub-deities. Annual festival is in Aadi (July-August) with pongal cooking, neem leaf garlands and abhishekam. People believe she cures skin diseases, grants child boon and ensures evergreen fields.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8384390, 79.6836830
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 10
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 40
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 112
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 1