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Karukuvel Ayyanar along with pooranam, porkalai deviyar constitute the main deity.Peatchiamman is the main godess. The temple is surrounded by many Gods."Kallar Vettu" is the famous festival celebrated in the month of Karthigai
Karukuvel ayyanar worshipped by many families in the Nadar community as their Family Deity. The temple is located in a scenic location surrounded by Red Sand mounds.
Temple located at Therikudi iruppu, Kuthirai Mozhi Village,Tuticorin district in the state of Tamilnadu at India.
Special Events
"Kallar Vettu" is the famous festival celebrated in the month of Karthigai
Sri karkuvel ayyanar temple 'kallar vettu' function will be held on 16-December-2009( Wednesday ) evening.
Thiruchendur is famous for dry arid Theri forests located in various suburb villages surrounding the town. These theri forests with red soil are densely planted with Palm tress, cashew plantation and various other varieties of plants typical to this region.
The common belief for the red soil of Theri lands is that powerful god Karkuvel ayyanar requested his agent Vanniaraja to end the life of any one who has intention to other's property.
When Vanniaraja killed one of the thief (Kallan), it is believed that blood has caused the entire land to become red soiled. People from this theri land do not involve in thefts, crimes etc as they have deep belief in this folk tale.
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