
Sathangudi Vedan Soorayi Amman / Badrakali Amman Temple
Sathankudi Soorayi Amman is a revered deity in the Thirumangalam region of Tamil Nadu, known for her protective qualities, a fierce yet benevolent goddess who guards her devotees and ensures their well-being.
About this Sacred Grove
Sathankudi Soorayi Amman is a revered deity in the Thirumangalam region of Tamil Nadu, known for her protective qualities, a fierce yet benevolent goddess who guards her devotees and ensures their well-being. The stories associated with Soorayi Amman highlight her role as a protector, healer, and guardian of the community. It was said that Soorayi Amman would visit the grove and bless it with prosperity and fertility, ensuring that the villagers had enough resources to thrive. Every year, the villagers hold a special festival in the sacred grove, where they offer fruits, flowers, and other offerings to Soorayi Amman. The festival includes rituals and prayers to express gratitude for the goddess's blessings and to seek her continued protection. The grove also became a place where people came to seek blessings and solace.
Location
Coordinates: 9.8450960, 77.9366310
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (9)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Giant milkweed
Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.- Individual Count
- 2
Indian cork tree
Millingtonia hortensis L.f.- Individual Count
- 4
Indian mulberry
Morinda tinctoria Roxb.- Individual Count
- 9
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels- Individual Count
- 4
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 39
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 4
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 9
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1