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Sirukadambur Karuppanar, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu

Sirukadambur Karuppanar

Sirikadambur Karuppanar is a revered deity in the village of Sirikadambur, located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictAriyalur
LocationSirukadambur Karuppanar
Area1.8 ha
Latitude11.2188890
Longitude79.2091530

About this Sacred Grove

Sirikadambur Karuppanar is a revered deity in the village of Sirikadambur, located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu. Known for his valor and protective nature, Karuppanar holds a significant place in the spiritual and cultural life of the village. The story of Karuppanar 's arrival in Sirikadambur is associated with the village chief had a dream of a mighty warrior who instructed him to establish a shrine at a specific location, during the period of a critical threat for the villagers. While following the instructions, the villagers miraculously discovered an ancient idol of Karuppanar and built a temple around it. It is believed that with the Karuppanar’s divine presence, the village is protected from the invaders threat and peace is prevalent in the region.

Location

Coordinates: 11.2188890, 79.2091530

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Plants / Species (6)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L
Individual Count
2

Golden shower tree

Cassia fistula L.
Individual Count
2

Oil Cake Tree

Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin
Individual Count
7

Sage-leaved alangium

Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin
Individual Count
0

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L
Individual Count
3

Tanner's Cassia

Senna auriculata (L) Roxb.
Individual Count
19