Thirukachiyur Marundeshwarar
Marundeshwarar is worshipped as the divine healer and lord of medicines in Thirukachiyur, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChengalpattu
LocationThirukachiyur Marundeshwarar
Area—
Latitude12.7772860
Longitude79.9913340
About this Sacred Grove
Marundeshwarar is worshipped as the divine healer and lord of medicines in Thirukachiyur, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Revered as a self-manifested form of Lord Shiva, he cures ailments and grants longevity. The sacred grove surrounding his shrine is considered highly medicinal and spiritually powerful. During Maha Shivaratri and Pradosham, devotees offer Vilvam, milk abhishekam and Pongal, praying for relief from chronic diseases, good health, mental peace and family welfare and protection from evil and negativity.
Location
Coordinates: 12.7772860, 79.9913340
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Albizia
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 1
Indian Beech
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 4
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr- Individual Count
- 4
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 29
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) Boiv.- Individual Count
- 1
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 2