Vaduvur Poomalai Katha Aiyanar
In the lush region of Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, the Vadavur Poomalai Katha Aiyanar Sacred Grove stands as a revered site dedicated to the deity Aiyanar, known for his role as a protector and guardian spirit.
About this Sacred Grove
In the lush region of Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, the Vadavur Poomalai Katha Aiyanar Sacred Grove stands as a revered site dedicated to the deity Aiyanar, known for his role as a protector and guardian spirit. The grove is celebrated for its rich spiritual significance and the legends that surround it. In their time of need, the villagers turned to their guardian deity, Aiyanar. They organize an annual grand ritual in the sacred grove by performing special puja with flowers, fruits, and traditional foods.
Location
Coordinates: 10.7150610, 79.8172820
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (9)
Chaste tree
Vitex negundo L.- Individual Count
- 4
Date palm
Phoenix dactylifera L.- Individual Count
- 5
Lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 1
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 8
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 2
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 2
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 2
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth- Individual Count
- 7