
Sirukadambur Karuppanar
Sirikadambur Karuppanar is a revered deity in the village of Sirikadambur, located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu.
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
Open in Google Maps ↗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