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Vazhaithottam Matheswaran, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Vazhaithottam Matheswaran 

In this temple, the Madhaiyan deity is considered as a Guardian deity of the village.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationVazhaithottam Matheswaran
Area2.1 ha
Latitude11.5257960
Longitude76.7021180

About this Sacred Grove

In this temple, the Madhaiyan deity is considered as a Guardian deity of the village. The temple compound walls are built high to prevent wild animal’s entry inside. Annually a festival is conducted and Pongal rice is offered to the God by the villagers.

Location

Coordinates: 11.5257960, 76.7021180

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Plants / Species (5)

Agave

Agave sisalana Perrine
Individual Count
6

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
3

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
7

Devis's backbone

Euphorbia tithymaloides L.
Individual Count
112

Golden shower tree

Cassia fistula L.
Individual Count
1