Iranial Pannicode (Panni Vitta Theru) Sastha Stone
Iranial Pannicode (Panni Vitta Theru) Sastha Stone Thirukaavu is located at Panni Vitta Theru, Pannicode, Iranial village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationIranial Pannicode (Panni Vitta Theru) Sastha Stone
Area1.8 ha
Latitude8.2005210
Longitude77.3182540
About this Sacred Grove
Iranial Pannicode (Panni Vitta Theru) Sastha Stone Thirukaavu is located at Panni Vitta Theru, Pannicode, Iranial village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Sastha, this sacred stone grove is protected by local community beliefs prohibiting damage to stones and vegetation. It preserves scrub vegetation, native trees and small fauna, supports soil conservation and ecological balance. It represents the unique stone-centered sacred tradition and biodiversity conservation ethos of Kanyakumari.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2005210, 77.3182540
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 22
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 7
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 4
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 6