Thayamangalam Aiyanar Temple
Thayamangalam Aiyanar Temple is one of the most famous and ancient Aiyanar temples in Tamil Nadu, located in Thayamangalam village near Ilayankudi, Sivaganga district.
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Thayamangalam Aiyanar Temple is one of the most famous and ancient Aiyanar temples in Tamil Nadu, located in Thayamangalam village near Ilayankudi, Sivaganga district. Lord Aiyanar is worshipped as the supreme guardian king, seated majestically with his consorts Poorani and Porkalai, along with his warriors Karuppasami, Muneeswaran and Veeran. The temple is renowned for its gigantic, colorful terracotta horse and elephant statues. Legend says Aiyanar protected Thayamangalam from invaders and epidemics, riding at night to guard the village. Devotees throng here during Maha Shivaratri festival, offering terracotta horses believing Aiyanar grants child boon, protection from accidents, legal victory, and prosperity.
Location
Coordinates: 9.6761540, 78.6021980
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Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
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Giant milkweed
Calotropis gigantean (L.) Dryand.- Individual Count
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Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
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Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
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Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
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