Palapattu Aiyanar
Palapattu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Palapattu village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Aiyanar, the boundary guardian.
About this Sacred Grove
Palapattu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Palapattu village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Aiyanar, the boundary guardian. Folklore says Aiyanar appeared from forest to protect cattle and children from evil spirits. Aiyanar with Poorani-Porkalai is main deity, with Karuppasamy, Veeran, Madurai Veeran and Muniyappan as sub-deities. Annual festival in Masi (February-March) features terracotta horse offerings, pongal cooking and goat sacrifice. People believe Aiyanar guards village entry, prevents accidents, wards off evil eye and blesses devotees with health and harvest.
Location
Coordinates: 11.7488740, 79.6044390
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 2
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa L. 9- Individual Count
- 9
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 24
Wild lime
Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.- Individual Count
- 67