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Sirumalai Pudur Vellimalaiyan, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

Sirumalai Pudur Vellimalaiyan

This temple is maintained by the tribal people of this village. The deity is worshipped under the tree.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictDindigul
LocationSirumalai Pudur Vellimalaiyan
Area2.3 ha
Latitude10.2298690
Longitude77.9804840

About this Sacred Grove

This temple is maintained by the tribal people of this village. The deity is worshipped under the tree. They stuck a spear as an offering to fulfil their wish. When their wish is fulfilled, they sacrifice goat and offer pongal. There is a small shrine for Vinayagar opposite to the deity.

Location

Coordinates: 10.2298690, 77.9804840

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Plants / Species (6)

Indigo

Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.Br., Mem. Wern. Soc.
Individual Count
2

Mahua

Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.
Individual Count
2

Mango

Mangifera indica L.
Individual Count
1

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
5

Sacred Fig

Ficus racemosa L.
Individual Count
7

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
2