About this Sacred Grove

Moovalur Bhadrakaliamman Vaitheesvaran is a highly revered deity complex worshipped in Moovalur village, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. Bhadrakaliamman and Vaitheesvaran, in Tamil folk tradition, are Shakthi-Shiva guardian pair associated with protection and healing. According to local legend, Bhadrakali is fierce mother who destroyed evil and protected village from diseases, while Vaitheesvaran is healer lord who cured villagers. They appeared in ancient times to save villagers from epidemic and injustice. After their divine manifestation, they were deified and temples were constructed in their honor in 2.3 ha sacred grove. The grove is their powerful sacred abode, protected with taboo that cutting trees will cause Amman anger, disease and misfortune, hence well preserved.

Location

Coordinates: 9.5532340, 78.7511740

Plants / Species (8)