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FeaturedSurakottai Azhagiya Vembaiyanar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Surakottai Azhagiya Vembaiyanar Temple  

The temple is open on all days from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. and people worship. They specially pray for the good health of children. There are shrines for amman and Madurai Veeran.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
LocationSurakottai Azhagiya Vembaiyanar Temple
Area1.8 ha
Latitude10.7387180
Longitude79.1926560

About this Sacred Grove

The temple is open on all days from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. and people worship. They specially pray for the good health of children. There are shrines for amman and Madurai Veeran. The annual festival in the Tamil month of Aadi (July – August) is celebrated with goat sacrifice in a grand manner. Local people maintain the site.

Location

Coordinates: 10.7387180, 79.1926560

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Plants / Species (5)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
1

Chinaberry

Melia azedarach L.
Individual Count
3

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
5

Green champak

Artabotrys hexapetalus (L.f.) Bhandari
Individual Count
3

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
9