Neithavasal Siravetti Aiyanar
The Neithavasal Siravetti Aiyanar Sacred Grove in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, is a place steeped in history, culture, and spirituality. This sacred grove popularly known as "Sivam."
About this Sacred Grove
The Neithavasal Siravetti Aiyanar Sacred Grove in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, is a place steeped in history, culture, and spirituality. This sacred grove popularly known as "Sivam," is dedicated to Aiyanar, a local deity revered as a guardian spirit of the villagers and their agricultural fields. It is believed that Aiyanar’s presence protects the area from evil and misfortune. The sacred grove where Aiyanar is worshipped is not only a religious site but also a symbol of the community's connection to their environment and heritage.
Location
Coordinates: 11.1612380, 79.8376510
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (11)
Babool
Vachellia nilotica (L.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb.- Individual Count
- 2
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 3
Chinaberry Tree
Melia azedarach L.- Individual Count
- 5
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 17
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.- Individual Count
- 13
Indian elm
Morinda tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 6
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 5
Lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 23
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 8
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 4