Valarakurichi Karuppaswami
Valerikurichi Karuppaswami is a revered deity in the village of Valerikurichi in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictAriyalur
LocationValarakurichi Karuppaswami
Area4.8 ha
Latitude11.1587160
Longitude79.2317080
About this Sacred Grove
Valerikurichi Karuppaswami is a revered deity in the village of Valerikurichi in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu. The sacred grove and temple are dedicated to Karuppaswami and central to the village's spiritual and cultural life. A popular story highlights Karuppaswami’s role as a fiercely protector of the village. According to the legend, Karuppaswami manifested as a powerful guardian, wielding a sword and shield and headed a divine force to confront the bandits and drive them away.
Location
Coordinates: 11.1587160, 79.2317080
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Black Currant Grape Lime
Clausena dentata (Willd.) M. Roem- Individual Count
- 1
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus Labill.- Individual Count
- 28
Oil Cake Tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 12