Attoor (Thozhichal, Eyankulam) Issakkiyamman
This sacred grove is located at Thozhichal, Eyankulam, Attoor village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Issakkiyamman, worshipped for child protection, removal of fear and prosperity.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Thozhichal, Eyankulam, Attoor village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Issakkiyamman, worshipped for child protection, removal of fear and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 2.3 hectares with dense, undisturbed vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, cutting of trees and plucking of plants are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated grandly. The grove conserves biodiversity, folk traditions and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3176140, 77.2601340
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 2
Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica L.- Individual Count
- 2
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 4
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 8