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Thandarai Osuramman, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Thandarai Osuramman

Osuramman is worshipped as the village guardian goddess in Thandarai, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChengalpattu
LocationThandarai Osuramman
Area—
Latitude12.6607020
Longitude80.0471800

About this Sacred Grove

Thandarai Osuramman is a revered deity in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the village of Thandarai. Osuramman, often associated with the goddess Shakti, is worshipped for her protective and benevolent qualities. The stories and legends surrounding Osuramman reflect Her significance in the local religious and cultural practices. The popular legend about this temple is a miraculous event involving a large sacred stone in an unusual shape which was discovered in Thandarai and the villagers believed it to be a divine symbol of Goddess Osuramman and are still revered at Her temple.. When they offered regular prayers and performed rituals to Her, the villagers experienced better prosperities and well-being.

 

 

Location

Coordinates: 12.6607020, 80.0471800

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Plants / Species (7)

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
1

Copperpod

Peltophorum pterocarpum (D.C) K. Heyne
Individual Count
2

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus obliqua L Her.
Individual Count
120

Indian mulberry

Morinda tinctoria (Roxb.)
Individual Count
7

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
7

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
5

Palm

Borassus flabellifer L.
Individual Count
2