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Sirumalai Pudur Palichi Amman, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

Sirumalai Pudur Palichi Amman

Palichi Amman is worshipped as the prominent deity of the entire forest.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictDindigul
LocationSirumalai Pudur Palichi Amman
Area—
Latitude10.2364110
Longitude77.9844340

About this Sacred Grove

Palichi Amman is worshipped as the prominent deity of the entire forest. Other minor deities found here are Samptha Kanniamars, Sivan, Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai. People offer pongai at this site. The main festival is observed in the Tamil month of Aadi (July – August).

 

 

Location

Coordinates: 10.2364110, 77.9844340

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Plants / Species (4)

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
26

Poison nut

Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Individual Count
11

Sandal wood

Santalum album L.
Individual Count
5

Wild lime

Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.
Individual Count
28