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Thanthondrimalai – Muthu Mariamman, Karur, Tamil Nadu

Thanthondrimalai – Muthu Mariamman

This temple is located at a distance of about 4 kms from the main Karur town along with a temple for the goddess Bagavathi Amman.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKarur
LocationThanthondrimalai – Muthu Mariamman
Area1.4 ha
Latitude10.9379840
Longitude78.0905300

About this Sacred Grove

This temple is located at a distance of about 4 kms from the main Karur town along with a temple for the goddess Bagavathi Amman. During the tamil month Chithirai a grand festival is organized including a Fire walking ceremony by the devotees. River water from nearby Amaravathi river is brought to fill up the Amman Sakthi Karagam water pot. Large number of devotees visit the temple during the festival days and offer their prayers by taking Fire Agni Satti, Alagu Kuthuthal Piercing, etc.,  The main Amman deity is taken out in procession on the Horse back Vahana, Neem tree Vembumara  Vahana on the festive days.

Location

Coordinates: 10.9379840, 78.0905300

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Plants / Species (5)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
1

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
9

Dhaman

Grewia tiliifolia Vahl
Individual Count
3

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
7

Yellow bells

Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. Ex Kuntth
Individual Count
4