Anthiyur Thavasiyappan
In Anthiyur, Erode, the Thavasiyappan Sacred Grove is protected by villagers as the abode of Saint-God Thavasiyappan.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
LocationAnthiyur Thavasiyappan
Area—
Latitude11.6044510
Longitude77.5355310
About this Sacred Grove
In Anthiyur, Erode, the Thavasiyappan Sacred Grove is protected by villagers as the abode of Saint-God Thavasiyappan. No one cuts a tree or plucks a leaf, fearing the deity's wrath. The small grove near Bargur hills shelters native trees, herbs, birds and insects, acting as a green island. During festivals, only rituals are allowed. This faith has preserved biodiversity for centuries, making it a living example of culture protecting nature.
Location
Coordinates: 11.6044510, 77.5355310
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa L.- Individual Count
- 5
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 18
Indian cork tree
Millingtonia hortensis L.f.- Individual Count
- 17
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 36
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 20