Udaiyankulikadu Karuparayan Kondavar
Udaiyankulikadu Karuparayan Kondavar is a venerated deity in Tamil Nadu, especially in the village of Udayankadu. He is revered as a powerful guardian and protector, and the sacred grove plays a central role in local religious practices.
About this Sacred Grove
Udaiyankulikadu Karuparayan Kondavar is a venerated deity in Tamil Nadu, especially in the village of Udayankadu. He is revered as a powerful guardian and protector, and the sacred grove plays a central role in local religious practices. One of the well-known stories about Udayankadu Karuparayan involves his role as a protector against wild animals. The village was once plagued by frequent attacks from ferocious beasts that were causing significant harm to the villagers and their livestock. According to the legend, when the villagers prayed to Karuparayan for protection, He manifested as a formidable warrior who drove the wild animals away, ensuring the safety of the village and its inhabitants.
Location
Coordinates: 11.2654230, 79.1789320
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 4
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 12
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 17
Oil Cake Tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 32
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Tanner's Cassia
Senna auriculata (L) Roxb.- Individual Count
- 22