Betlada Shivan
Betlada Shivan sacred grove is located in Betlada village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shivan, it covers about 1.3 hectares.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationBetlada Shivan
Area1.3 ha
Latitude11.4060200
Longitude76.8862800
About this Sacred Grove
Betlada Shivan sacred grove is located in Betlada village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shivan, it covers about 1.3 hectares. Conserved by local communities through deep faith, rituals and traditional taboos, the grove protects dry deciduous vegetation, medicinal herbs and associated fauna. It acts as an important biodiversity refuge, water conservation site and spiritual center, reflecting community-based sacred protection and cultural heritage within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve landscape.
Location
Coordinates: 11.4060200, 76.8862800
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea glabra Choisy- Individual Count
- 2
Champak
Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre- Individual Count
- 1
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 2
Silky oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 3
Thornless Turkey berry
Solanum pubescens Willd.- Individual Count
- 3