Thennampakkam Aiyanar
Thennampakkam Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Thennampakkam village, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Periya Aiyanar as kaval deivam.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictCuddalore
LocationThennampakkam Aiyanar
Area3.7 ha
Latitude11.8589800
Longitude79.7128060
About this Sacred Grove
Thennampakkam Aiyanar Sacred Grove is at Thennampakkam village, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District. Dedicated to Periya Aiyanar as kaval deivam. Legend says Aiyanar came on horseback from forest to protect villagers from thieves and settled under banyan tree. Aiyanar with Poorani-Porkalai is main deity, Karuppu, Veeran, Madurai Veeran are sub-deities. Annual festival is in Chithirai (April-May) with terracotta horse offerings, pongal and goat sacrifice. People believe he patrols at night, wards off evil and ensures good harvest and safety.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8589800, 79.7128060
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Bael
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa- Individual Count
- 1
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 9
Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica L.- Individual Count
- 3
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 2
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 32
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 8
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 21