Ariyanur Aiyanarappan Temple
Ariyanur Aiyanarappan Temple Sacred Grove is situated in Ariyanur Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKallakurichi
LocationAriyanur Aiyanarappan Temple
Area1.8 ha
Latitude11.8151030
Longitude79.9654670
About this Sacred Grove
Ariyanur Aiyanarappan Temple Sacred Grove is situated in Ariyanur Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Dedicated to Lord Aiyanarappan and his Parivar deities Karuppasamy and Muniyappan, the grove is conserved by strong community faith and customary taboos. It hosts native dry deciduous trees, providing refuge to birds, reptiles and pollinators. The grove sustains biodiversity, soil and water conservation and upholds Tamil Nadu's sacred grove tradition.
Location
Coordinates: 11.8151030, 79.9654670
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (2)
Pongame oiltree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 1
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 12