Nagalkuzhi Aiyanar/Karuppaswami
Nagalkuzhi Aiyanar (or Karupasami) is a significant deity in the village of Nagalkuzhi, located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu.
About this Sacred Grove
Nagalkuzhi Aiyanar (or Karupasami) is a significant deity in the village of Nagalkuzhi, located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu. The temple and sacred grove are dedicated to Aiyanar/Karupasami known for his powerful and protective nature and central to the village's spiritual and cultural practices. One of the legends highlights the Aiyanar/Karupasami’s role as a fierce protector and guardian when a group of marauding bandits attacked the villagers and it is believed that Aiyanar/Karupasami appeared as a fearsome warrior and drove the bandits away, safeguarding the village from damage.
Location
Coordinates: 11.2288120, 79.2828720
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (8)
Black Currant Grape Lime
Clausena dentata (Willd.) M. Roem.- Individual Count
- 3
Cassia
Cassia fistula L.- Individual Count
- 2
Ceylon Satinwood
Chloroxylon swietenia DC.- Individual Count
- 18
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 2
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 10
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 47
Poison nut tree
Strychnos nux-vomica L.- Individual Count
- 5
Sage Leaved Alangium
Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin- Individual Count
- 5