About this Sacred Grove

Aladi Karuppu sacred grove is located in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.8 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Aladi Karuppu, worshipped as a fierce guardian deity for village protection and justice. The grove comprises dry deciduous forest and scrub vegetation with native trees, shrubs and medicinal plants. Protected through deep religious faith and customary restrictions that forbid tree cutting, it serves as a vital biodiversity refuge, supporting birds, reptiles and small fauna, and exemplifies traditional ecological conservation wisdom of the Pudukkottai region.

Location

Coordinates: 10.2765840, 78.7223070

Plants / Species (7)