About this Sacred Grove

Kaliyakkavilai Bagavathi Amman Bhathreshwari Thirukaavu is located at Kaliyakkavilai village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.8 hectares and dedicated to Goddess Bagavathi Amman as Bhathreshwari, a powerful guardian form of Shakthi, the grove is strictly protected by local beliefs and taboos against cutting trees.It harbors dense native trees, sacred flora, medicinal plants and wildlife habitat for birds, reptiles and small mammals, serving as a key biodiversity refuge. It aids in groundwater recharge, soil conservation and ecological stability, reflecting the Bhagavathi worship tradition of southern Tamil Nadu.

Location

Coordinates: 8.3094740, 77.1629610

Plants / Species (8)