Thoppur Veera Anjaneyar
Thoppur Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Dharmapuri - Located in Thoppur near Dharmapuri on the Salem-Bangalore highway, this is a famous shrine of Lord Veera Anjaneyar, the powerful warrior form of Hanuman.
About this Sacred Grove
Thoppur Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Dharmapuri - Located in Thoppur near Dharmapuri on the Salem-Bangalore highway, this is a famous shrine of Lord Veera Anjaneyar, the powerful warrior form of Hanuman. Installed near the Thoppur ghat section, he is worshipped as the protector of travellers, removing fear, accidents and evil forces during journeys. Devotees believe he gives immense courage, strength, victory over enemies, relief from Shani dosha, and success in legal and health problems. The huge idol in standing posture with gada is very powerful and visible from the highway. Tuesdays and Saturdays attract many devotees offering butter, vadai malai, sindoor and betel leaves praying for safe travel, job success and family protection.
Location
Coordinates: 11.9482720, 78.0682080
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Asiatic Tarenna
Tarenna asiatica (L.) Kuntze ex Schum- Individual Count
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Ceylon satinwood
Chloroxylon swietenia (Roxb.) DC- Individual Count
- 20
Custard apple
Annona squamosa L.- Individual Count
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Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
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Pala indigo plant
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 20
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 1
Tanner's cassia
Senna auriculata (L) Roxb.- Individual Count
- 1