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Pugalur Badrakali Kandiyamman, Karur, Tamil Nadu

Pugalur Badrakali Kandiyamman

This temple is located on the southern banks of the river Kaveri. Goddess Pathrakaliyamman here is also known as Kandiamman.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKarur
LocationPugalur Badrakali Kandiyamman
Area2.3 ha
Latitude11.0879820
Longitude78.0159550

About this Sacred Grove

This temple is located on the southern banks of the river Kaveri. Goddess Pathrakaliyamman here is also known as Kandiamman. In the temple, Karupannasami, Bommi, Thottichi Amman and Saptha Kannimar have shrines.  This Goddess is the clan and favourite deity of the particular community living in Kongu region. A grand Annual festival is conducted during the Chithirai, tamil month and special puja with thirumanjanam consisting nine items are offered to the Goddess.

Location

Coordinates: 11.0879820, 78.0159550

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Plants / Species (5)

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
10

Lemon

Citrus lime L.
Individual Count
2

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
9

Pongame oiltree

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
3

White orchid-tree

Bauhinia acuminate L.
Individual Count
1