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Asur Serakulathar, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu

Asur Serakulathar

This Sacred grove is located near the Asur village.  Regular pujas are performed and a particular community offer prayers and worship this God for fulfillment of their wishes.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPerambalur
LocationAsur Serakulathar
Area1.8 ha
Latitude11.2603810
Longitude79.0077580

About this Sacred Grove

This Sacred grove is located near the Asur village.  Regular pujas are performed and a particular community offer prayers and worship this God for fulfillment of their wishes. This temple is maintained by a particular community and entry into this grove is restricted to others. This sacred grove follows very strict taboos and rules that prohibit activities like entering by other community people, cutting of trees and prohibited from entering the Grove during certain times. These sacred groves are invaluable treasures that intertwine cultural heritage with ecological sustainability. Preserving these groves requires a holistic approach that respects the spiritual beliefs of indigenous communities while addressing the modern environmental challenges.

Location

Coordinates: 11.2603810, 79.0077580

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Plants / Species (8)

Arjun tree

Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn.
Individual Count
3

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
3

Jamun

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.
Individual Count
3

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
24

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
10

Sage-leaved alangium

Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin
Individual Count
8

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
6

Wild lime

Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.
Individual Count
2