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Sittannavasal Adaikalam Kathavar, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

Sittannavasal Adaikalam Kathavar  

Sittannavasal Adaikalam Kathavar is a revered deity in the Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu. Known for his role as a divine guardian and benefactor, Adaikalankathar is associated with various local myths and stories.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPudukkottai
LocationSittannavasal Adaikalam Kathavar
Area1.8 ha
Latitude10.4503280
Longitude78.7219240

About this Sacred Grove

Sittannavasal Adaikalam Kathavar is a revered deity in the Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu. Known for his role as a divine guardian and benefactor, Adaikalankathar is associated with various local myths and stories that reflect the deep spirituality and cultural heritage of the region. Adaikalankathar was a sage of great wisdom and virtue who lived many centuries ago. His name translates to "The One Who Comes to Rescue," and he was believed to possess divine powers granted by the Gods. The story goes that Adaikalankathar was known for his miraculous ability to heal the sick and protect the innocent from harm.

Location

Coordinates: 10.4503280, 78.7219240

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Plants / Species (9)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
2

Oil cake tree

Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin
Individual Count
3

Oleander

Nerium oleander
Individual Count
5

Pala indigo plant

Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)
Individual Count
3

Palm

Borassus flabellifer L.
Individual Count
14

Poison nut

Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Individual Count
9

Portia tree

Thespesia populnea (L.) Sol. Ex. Correa
Individual Count
2

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
2

Wild lime

Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.
Individual Count
12