Betlada Muneeswarar
Betlada Muneeswarar sacred grove is located in Betlada village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, the guardian deity, it covers about 1.2 hectares.
About this Sacred Grove
Betlada Muneeswarar sacred grove is located in Betlada village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, the guardian deity, it covers about 1.2 hectares. Protected by local tribal and village communities through faith, rituals and customary taboos prohibiting tree cutting, the grove preserves dry deciduous forest, medicinal plants and wildlife habitat. It functions as a vital biodiversity pocket, water source and sacred cultural site, showcasing traditional ecological knowledge and community-led conservation within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Location
Coordinates: 11.4064250, 76.8914680
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Champak
Magnolia champaca (L) Baill. ex Pierre- Individual Count
- 1
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa L.- Individual Count
- 2
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 1
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 1