Alappamkode, Eshwarakala Boothathazhwar
This sacred grove is located at Eshwarakala, Alappamkode village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Boothathazhwar.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Eshwarakala, Alappamkode village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Boothathazhwar, worshipped as guardian spirit for protection, prosperity and removal of evil influences. The grove spans approximately 3.1 hectares with dense, undisturbed vegetation. Maintained by local community and traditional trustees, felling of trees and removal of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Thookam and Kodai festivals are celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, folk faith and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3454800, 77.2116540
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 7
Crape jasmine
Tabernaemontana divaricata R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult- Individual Count
- 19
Indian mulberry
Morinda tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 8
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 7
Rubber Tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 29
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 6