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Sanasandiram (Hosur) Kalikambal, Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Sanasandiram (Hosur) Kalikambal 

Sanasandiram Kalikambal Temple is a revered Shakti shrine located in Sanasandiram village near Hosur, Krishnagiri district. Goddess Kalikambal, the fierce yet motherly form of Kali.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictDharmapuri & Krishnagiri
LocationSanasandiram (Hosur) Kalikambal
Area2.1 ha
Latitude12.7269930
Longitude77.8376790

About this Sacred Grove

Sanasandiram Kalikambal Temple is a revered Shakti shrine located in Sanasandiram village near Hosur, Krishnagiri district. Goddess Kalikambal, the fierce yet motherly form of Kali, is worshipped here as the protector from evil forces, black magic and diseases. Folklore says the goddess self-manifested in this place to guard the villagers from frequent evil spirit attacks and cattle loss. Devotees believe she is very powerful for curing fear, health problems, child-related issues and marriage obstacles. Tuesdays and Fridays see huge crowds, with devotees offering kumkum archana, lemon garlands and pongal. She is believed to grant courage, family protection and removal of evil eye instantly.

Location

Coordinates: 12.7269930, 77.8376790

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Plants / Species (8)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
3

Copperpod

Peltophorum pterocarpum (D.C) K. Heyne
Individual Count
21

Gulmohar

Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.
Individual Count
19

Indian elm

Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.
Individual Count
5

Mexican oleander

Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold
Individual Count
8

Red Cassia

Cassia roxburghii DC
Individual Count
5

Sacred fig

Ficus religiosa L.
Individual Count
2

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Individual Count
22