Yercaud Murugan and Nagammal Temple
Puja is performed only in the mornings at this oldest Murugan temple. There is a shrine for Vinayagar.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSalem
LocationYercaud Murugan and Nagammal Temple
Area2.8 ha
Latitude11.7823780
Longitude78.2051590
About this Sacred Grove
Puja is performed only in the mornings at this oldest Murugan temple. There is a shrine for Vinayagar. The termite puthu behind the Murugan temple is worshipped as Nagammal. On Fridays, people offer milk and eggs and smear with turmeric. Animal sacrifice does not take place at this site.
Location
Coordinates: 11.7823780, 78.2051590
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Gulmohar
Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.- Individual Count
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.- Individual Count
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Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 4
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
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Pongam
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
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Silver oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn, ex R.Br- Individual Count
- 12
Yellow bells
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth- Individual Count
- 2