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Neiveli Vadapathy Kali, Karuppu, Munnadiyan Temple

The presiding deity is a 16ft tall Munnadiyan statue. The other minor deities worshipped on semmuni, pachai muni and saptha kannimargal. People worship on all the days.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
LocationNeiveli Vadapathy Kali, Karuppu, Munnadiyan Temple
Area2.2 ha
Latitude10.4365600
Longitude79.1524600

About this Sacred Grove

The presiding deity is a 16ft tall Munnadiyan statue. The other minor deities worshipped on semmuni, pachai muni and saptha kannimargal. People worship on all the days. Offering pongal and animal sacrifice takes place at this site.

Location

Coordinates: 10.4365600, 79.1524600

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Plants / Species (10)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
2

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
20

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
9

Palm

Borassus flabellifer L.
Individual Count
12

Poison nut

Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Individual Count
2

Portia

Thespesia populnea (L.) Sol. ex Correa
Individual Count
1

Sacred fig

Ficus religiosa L.
Individual Count
1

Sage-leaved alangium

Alangium salviifolium
Individual Count
3

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
1

Wild lime

Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.
Individual Count
1