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Sembongudi Kamatchiamman

Semmankudi Kamatchiyamman is a revered Goddess worshipped by the people of Semmankudi, a village near Paramakudi. Known for her fierce protective nature, deep compassion and miraculous interventions, Kamatchiyamman is a central figure in the spiritual life of the village.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictRamanathapuram
LocationSembongudi Kamatchiamman
Area2.2 ha
Latitude9.3987480
Longitude78.6373320

About this Sacred Grove

Semmankudi Kamatchiyamman is a revered Goddess worshipped by the people of Semmankudi, a village near Paramakudi. Known for her fierce protective nature, deep compassion and miraculous interventions, Kamatchiyamman is a central figure in the spiritual life of the village. One of the most famous stories associated with Semmankudi Kamatchiyamman is, that many years ago a severe epidemic had struck the village, causing great suffering to all the villagers and despite the best efforts by the local healers, the disease continued to spread and miraculously got healing after drinking water from the temple tank.  Her temple is a place of devotion, where villagers come to seek her blessings, protection, and guidance.

Location

Coordinates: 9.3987480, 78.6373320

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Plants / Species (9)

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
6

Date palm

Phoenix sylvestris (L) Roxb.
Individual Count
1

Drumstick

Moringa oleifera Lam.
Individual Count
1

Indian cork tree

Millingtonia hortensis L.f.
Individual Count
1

Indian mulberry

Morinda tinctoria Roxb.
Individual Count
1

Lemon

Citrus lime L.
Individual Count
1

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
20

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
5

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
7