Therezhundur Kathayee Amman and Aiyanar
Therezhundur Kathayi Amman and Aiyanar are two revered deities with their own distinct stories and roles in the local folklore.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictMayiladuthurai
LocationTherezhundur Kathayee Amman and Aiyanar
Area2.6 ha
Latitude11.0385490
Longitude79.6044480
About this Sacred Grove
Therezhundur Kathayi Amman and Aiyanar are two revered deities with their own distinct stories and roles in the local folklore. Long ago, the village of Therezhundur suffered from a severe drought threatening the livelihoods for the villagers. The fields were barren, and the rivers had dried up. The villagers were worried and turned to their revered deities for help.
Location
Coordinates: 11.0385490, 79.6044480
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 4
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 1
Spanish cherry
Mimusops elengi L.- Individual Count
- 1
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 23