Vangaram Muneeswaran
Vangaram Muneeswaran Sacred Grove is located in Vangaram Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswaran, the powerful guardian deity, the grove is central to village faith.
About this Sacred Grove
Vangaram Muneeswaran Sacred Grove is located in Vangaram Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswaran, the powerful guardian deity, the grove is central to village faith. Folklore says centuries ago the village was troubled by evil spirits and crop losses. Villagers installed Muneeswaran under a grove at the village boundary for protection. After worship, the problems disappeared and prosperity returned. Since then, the grove is considered the deity's abode. Villagers strictly avoid cutting trees or entering with footwear, believing it brings divine wrath, and the site is protected through annual festivals and customary taboos.
Location
Coordinates: 11.3235810, 79.1705200
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Ashoka tree
Monoon longifolia Sonn. B. Xue & R.M.K.Saunders- Individual Count
- 29
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 7
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 18
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 2
Pongame oiltree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 14