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Vadavoor Thenpathi Kalugai Muneeswaran, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Vadavoor Thenpathi Kalugai Muneeswaran  

The Vadavur Thenpathi Kalzhugai Muneeshwarar Sacred Grove, located in Vadavur, Tamil Nadu, is a revered site dedicated to Muneeshwarar, one of the forms of Lord Shiva known for his protective and benevolent qualities.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNagapattinam
LocationVadavoor Thenpathi Kalugai Muneeswaran
Area2.1 ha
Latitude10.7131720
Longitude79.8295780

About this Sacred Grove

The Vadavur Thenpathi Kalzhugai Muneeshwarar Sacred Grove, located in Vadavur, Tamil Nadu, is a revered site dedicated to Muneeshwarar, one of the forms of Lord Shiva known for his protective and benevolent qualities. This sacred grove is steeped in local legends and myths that illustrate the divine presence and the importance of spiritual devotion in the region.

Location

Coordinates: 10.7131720, 79.8295780

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Plants / Species (5)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
1

Indian tulip tree

Thespesia populnea (L.) Sol. Ex Correa
Individual Count
2

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
15

Palm

Borassus flabellifer L.
Individual Count
2

White bauhinia

Bauhinia petersiana Bolle
Individual Count
16