Devar Shola Makaliamman
Devar Shola Makaliamman sacred grove is located in Devar Shola, Gudalur taluk, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Makaliamman, it spans about 2.8 hectares.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationDevar Shola Makaliamman
Area2.8 ha
Latitude11.5451620
Longitude76.4477820
About this Sacred Grove
Devar Shola Makaliamman sacred grove is located in Devar Shola, Gudalur taluk, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Makaliamman, it spans about 2.8 hectares. Protected by local communities through deep faith, festivals and traditional taboos prohibiting tree felling, the grove preserves dense evergreen vegetation, medicinal plants and wildlife. It serves as a vital biodiversity refuge, water catchment and spiritual center, representing sacred conservation and cultural heritage within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Location
Coordinates: 11.5451620, 76.4477820
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (9)
Betel nut palm
Areca catechu L.- Individual Count
- 2
Champak
Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre- Individual Count
- 2
Indian coral tree
Erythrina variegata L.- Individual Count
- 3
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 6
Lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 10
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 3
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 4
Silver oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 13
Spanish cherry
Mimusops elengi L.- Individual Count
- 2