Chikkahalli Matheshwaran
Chikkahalli Matheshwaran Sacred Grove in Thalavadi range, Sathyamangalam, Erode, enshrines Lord Matheshwaran.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
LocationChikkahalli Matheshwaran
Area—
Latitude11.7135890
Longitude77.0196710
About this Sacred Grove
Chikkahalli Matheshwaran Sacred Grove in Thalavadi range, Sathyamangalam, Erode, enshrines Lord Matheshwaran. Protected by Soliga tribals and Chikkahalli villagers, it is considered sacred and inviolable.The grove holds dry deciduous forest with sandal, nelli, vembu and medicinal shrubs, supporting spotted deer, jackal, peafowl, bees and butterflies. No felling or hunting is permitted. It conserves springs, checks erosion and serves as corridor to BRT Tiger Reserve. Faith sustains this biodiversity haven.
Location
Coordinates: 11.7135890, 77.0196710
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Bael
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa- Individual Count
- 4
Bamboo
Bambusa balcooa Roxb.- Individual Count
- 234
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus Labil.- Individual Count
- 43
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 12
Wild lime
Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.- Individual Count
- 4