About this Sacred Grove

Oorani Kaliyamman is a revered local Goddess in the Thanthondrimalai region of Tamil Nadu. Separate praharams for Goddesses Durgai Amman and Adhi Mariyamman are in the temple and protective mother figure, reflects her role both as a guardian and a benefactor of the villagers. Devotees visit the temple daily and pujas are performed regularly. A cloth or wooden cradle is tied to the peepal (Ficus religiosa) and neem (Azadirachta indica) tree to get progeny. All the village community people jointly conduct the Annual festival during the Tamil month, Chithirai and Pal kudam (milk pot) and Thiruvilakku pujai (Lamp) are well-known offerings for the Goddesses.

Location

Coordinates: 10.9345580, 78.0926440

Plants / Species (4)