Periyakattu Palayam Vettu Kulathu Aiyanar
Periyakattu Palayam Vettu Kulathu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Periyakattu Palayam village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Vettu Kulathu Aiyanar, named after the ancient pond cut by villagers.
About this Sacred Grove
Periyakattu Palayam Vettu Kulathu Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Periyakattu Palayam village, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Vettu Kulathu Aiyanar, named after the ancient pond cut by villagers. Legend says Aiyanar appeared near the pond to protect water source and villagers from evil. Aiyanar with Poorani-Porkalai is main deity, Karuppu, Veeran, Muniswaran and Saptha Kanniga are sub-deities. Annual festival is in Panguni (March-April) with terracotta horse offerings, pongal and abhishekam. People believe he guards water, ensures health and good harvest.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8545650, 79.7897400
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 1
Indian mallow
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet- Individual Count
- 2
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 2
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 4
Pongame oiltree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 2
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 1