Kuttiya Kuppam Aiyanar
Kuttiya Kuppam Aiyanar is a revered deity in the village of Kuttiyankuppam, Tamil Nadu. The sacred grove dedicated to Aiyanar is an integral part of the local spiritual and cultural landscape.
About this Sacred Grove
Kuttiya Kuppam Aiyanar is a revered deity in the village of Kuttiyankuppam, Tamil Nadu. The sacred grove dedicated to Aiyanar is an integral part of the local spiritual and cultural landscape. Inside the sacred grove, there are several springs believed to have been consecrated by Aiyanar. A significant story tells of a young girl who was suffering from a debilitating illness. Her family, after exhausting all other options, brought her to the sacred grove and bathed her in the springs while offering prayers to Aiyanar. Miraculously, the girl recovered fully. Since then, the springs have been considered sacred and many devotees visit here for cure of various ailments
Location
Coordinates: 11.8316040, 79.7081710
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L. 1- Individual Count
- 0
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 4
Indian Mulberry
Morinda tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 5
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 7
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 4
Wild Date Palm
Phoenix sylvestris (L) Roxb.- Individual Count
- 1