Balappadugai Mariamman
Balappadugai Mariamman Sacred Grove near Gobichettipalayam, Erode, surrounds Goddess Mariamman shrine.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
LocationBalappadugai Mariamman
Area4.3 ha
Latitude11.7248390
Longitude77.0452730
About this Sacred Grove
Balappadugai Mariamman Sacred Grove near Gobichettipalayam, Erode, surrounds Goddess Mariamman shrine. Worshipped by Balappadugai villagers, the grove is protected as Amman's sacred abode.It contains neem, banyan, peepal and medicinal undergrowth, hosting mynas, parrots, squirrels, butterflies and beneficial insects. No tree is felled; taboo prevents misuse. The grove conserves groundwater, moderates heat, shelters pollinators and preserves native seeds. Annual Pongal and fire-walking festivals reaffirm community vow to guard this village biodiversity sanctuary.
Location
Coordinates: 11.7248390, 77.0452730
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 6
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus Labil.- Individual Count
- 6
Indian Elm
Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch.- Individual Count
- 1
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 52
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 3
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 3