Chamraj Muniswarar
Chamraj Muneeswarar RF sacred grove is situated in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, within the Reserved Forest area. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, a guardian deity worshipped by local communities.
About this Sacred Grove
Chamraj Muneeswarar RF sacred grove is situated in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, within the Reserved Forest area. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, a guardian deity worshipped by local communities, the grove is protected through traditional beliefs and forest conservation norms. It harbors shola vegetation, endemic flora and wildlife. Serving as an ecological refuge, water regulator and cultural shrine, it represents the unique blend of sacred faith and formal reserve forest protection in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Location
Coordinates: 11.2968110, 76.6782510
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
False Ashoka
Monoon longifolium Sonn. B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders- Individual Count
- 5
Scots pine
Pinus sylvestris L.- Individual Count
- 2
Silky oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 3
Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth- Individual Count
- 2