Attoor Amman
This sacred grove is located at Attoor village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Amman (Devi), worshipped for protection, good health and prosperity.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationAttoor Amman
Area1.4 ha
Latitude8.3236740
Longitude77.2597870
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Attoor village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Amman (Devi), worshipped for protection, good health and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 1.4 hectares with dense evergreen vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple committee, cutting of trees and removal of plants are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated grandly. The grove conserves biodiversity, spiritual faith and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3236740, 77.2597870
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 2
Papaya
Carica papaya L. 9- Individual Count
- 9
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 161
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1