Sirukalathoor Aiyanar
This sacred grove is located at Sirukalathoor village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Lord Aiyanar is the presiding deity, worshipped as the powerful guardian and protector of the village boundaries.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Sirukalathoor village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Lord Aiyanar is the presiding deity, worshipped as the powerful guardian and protector of the village boundaries. The grove contains ancient trees and large terracotta horses and elephants offered by devotees. It holds great spiritual importance and is maintained by the local community. Daily puja is performed, with special pujas on Sundays and during festivals, where devotees offer Pongal and terracotta horses for fulfillment of their wishes and protection.
Location
Coordinates: 11.2760930, 79.2296000
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Ceylon satinwood
Chloroxylon swietenia DC.- Individual Count
- 8
Sacred Fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 5
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 16