Sathangudi Sonai Karuppu Temple
Sathankudi Sona Karuppasami is a revered local deity in the Thirumangalam region of Tamil Nadu. Karuppasami is often depicted as a warrior deity, fierce in appearance and unwavering in his commitment towards protecting his devotees.
About this Sacred Grove
Sathankudi Sona Karuppasami is a revered local deity in the Thirumangalam region of Tamil Nadu. Karuppasami is often depicted as a warrior deity, fierce in appearance and unwavering in his commitment towards protecting his devotees. The stories surrounding Sathankudi Sona Karuppasami reflect the values of courage, loyalty, justice and known for his fierce protection, swift justice, and deep connection to the land and its people. The forests surrounding Sathankudi were home to many dangerous animals, including tigers and leopards, which would often attack the villagers and their livestock. Sathankudi Sona Karuppasami battled with the wild beasts that once terrorized the village and protected the villagers from these ferocious predators.
Location
Coordinates: 9.8489610, 77.9366020
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Indian mulberry
Morinda tinctoria Roxb.- Individual Count
- 8
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 1
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 3
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1