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Bokkapuram Amman, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Bokkapuram Amman   

In this temple, local villagers worship and offer prayers as their clan and favourite deity.  This temple is maintained by the Dharmakartha family, Village President and local villagers.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationBokkapuram Amman
Area2.3 ha
Latitude11.5427720
Longitude76.6496530

About this Sacred Grove

In this temple, local villagers worship and offer prayers as their clan and favourite deity.  This temple is maintained by the Dharmakartha family, Village President and local villagers. Pujas are performed regularly on Sundays by offering animal sacrifices and during the Aadi, tamil month, annual festival, Aadi perukku is conducted in a grand manner.

Location

Coordinates: 11.5427720, 76.6496530

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Plants / Species (9)

Bamboo

Bambusa balcooa Roxb.
Individual Count
186

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
2

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
Individual Count
7

Golden shower tree

Cassia fistula L.
Individual Count
2

Mahua

Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.
Individual Count
5

Poison nut tree

Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Individual Count
5

Pongam oil tree

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
2

Sacred fig

Ficus religiosa L.
Individual Count
8

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
3