Aramannam (Ittakaveli, Kulasekaram) Raktha Chamundi Amman
This sacred grove is located at Ittakaveli, Aramannam village near Kulasekaram, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Raktha Chamundi Amman.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Ittakaveli, Aramannam village near Kulasekaram, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Raktha Chamundi Amman, worshipped for protection from evil, courage and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 1.8 hectares with dense, undisturbed sacred vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, felling of trees and removal of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated grandly. The grove preserves biodiversity, fierce goddess traditions and ecological harmony.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3411670, 77.2525120
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 6
Rubber Tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 161