About this Sacred Grove

Edaiyathur Panaiadi Aiyanar sacred grove is located in Edaiyathur village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.8 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Panaiadi Aiyanar, worshipped as a guardian deity for protection and prosperity. The grove comprises dry deciduous and scrub vegetation with native trees, shrubs and medicinal plants. Protected through religious faith and customary taboos, it serves as a vital biodiversity shelter, supporting birds, reptiles and small fauna, and exemplifies traditional in-situ conservation practices and cultural heritage of the Pudukkottai region.

Location

Coordinates: 10.3632920, 78.5704640

Plants / Species (7)