Aruvankadu Muneeswarar and Vinayagar
Aruvankadu Muneeswarar and Vinayagar sacred grove is located in Aruvankadu, Coonoor taluk, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar and Lord Vinayagar, it covers about 1.4 hectares.
About this Sacred Grove
Aruvankadu Muneeswarar and Vinayagar sacred grove is located in Aruvankadu, Coonoor taluk, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar and Lord Vinayagar, it covers about 1.4 hectares. Revered by local communities, it is protected through faith, regular worship and traditional taboos against cutting trees. The grove conserves semi-evergreen and dry deciduous vegetation, medicinal plants and associated wildlife. It serves as an important biodiversity refuge, water source and cultural-spiritual center, showcasing community-based conservation within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve landscape.
Location
Coordinates: 11.3623240, 76.7655970
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Chaste tree
Vitex negundo L.- Individual Count
- 11
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus Labill.- Individual Count
- 17
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 2
Scots pine
Pinus sylvestris L.- Individual Count
- 6
Silky oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 9