Eraviputhurkadai (Pazhayakadai) Muthalamman
Eraviputhurkadai (Pazhayakadai) Muthalamman Thirukaavu is located at Eraviputhurkadai, near Pazhayakadai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Muthalamman.
About this Sacred Grove
Eraviputhurkadai (Pazhayakadai) Muthalamman Thirukaavu is located at Eraviputhurkadai, near Pazhayakadai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Muthalamman, a fierce guardian form of Shakthi, the grove is strictly protected by community beliefs and taboos against felling trees and disturbing the sacred site.It preserves dense native trees, sacred flora, medicinal herbs and habitat for birds, reptiles and small mammals, serving as a biodiversity refuge that supports groundwater recharge, soil conservation and ecological balance, reflecting the Muthalamman folk worship tradition of Kanyakumari.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2808090, 77.2485530
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.- Individual Count
- 2
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 28
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Spanish cherry
Mimusops elengi L.- Individual Count
- 5
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 119