Thirukazhukundram Murugan, Thirumalai Sokkamman, Devagiriswarar
At Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, the sacred grove around Vedagiriswarar hill honors Lord Shiva as Devagiriswarar, Goddess Thirumalai Sokkamman and Lord Murugan.
About this Sacred Grove
At Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, the sacred grove around Vedagiriswarar hill honors Lord Shiva as Devagiriswarar, Goddess Thirumalai Sokkamman and Lord Murugan. Revered as protectors of dharma, health and hill ecology, the grove is maintained through religious taboos against felling. During Maha Shivaratri, Panguni Uthiram and Aadi festivals, devotees offer abhishekams and Pongal, praying for spiritual liberation, marital harmony, children's welfare, good rain and village prosperity. Eagles revered as Thirukazhukundram's sacred birds symbolize divine presence.
Location
Coordinates: 12.6213540, 80.0607250
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Alangium
Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin- Individual Count
- 2
Sacred Fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 2
Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth- Individual Count
- 4