Arumanai Bagavathi Amman
This sacred grove is located at Arumanai village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Bagavathi Amman.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationArumanai Bagavathi Amman
Area3.1 ha
Latitude8.3687590
Longitude77.2419600
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Arumanai village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Bagavathi Amman, worshipped for protection, health and family prosperity. The grove spans approximately 3.1 hectares with dense, evergreen vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, cutting of trees and collection of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated with great devotion. The grove preserves rich biodiversity, traditional beliefs and local ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3687590, 77.2419600
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 18
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 36
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1