Attoor Thattanchevillai Dharma Sastha
This sacred grove is located at Thattanchevillai, Attoor village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Dharma Sastha, worshipped for protection, justice and family welfare.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Thattanchevillai, Attoor village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Dharma Sastha, worshipped for protection, justice and family welfare. The grove spans approximately 1.4 hectares with dense sacred vegetation. Maintained by local community and hereditary custodians, felling of trees and collection of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Mandala Pooja festival is celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, traditional faith and ecological harmony.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3231910, 77.2600910
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Giant milkweed
Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.- Individual Count
- 2
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 1
Jungle geranium
Ixora coccinea L.- Individual Count
- 5
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 161