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Kalkulam Kallithattu Bhadra Kaliyamman, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Kalkulam Kallithattu Bhadra Kaliyamman

This sacred grove is located at Kallithattu village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Bhadra Kaliyamman, a fierce form of Shakti, worshipped for protection and prosperity.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationKalkulam Kallithattu Bhadra Kaliyamman
Area1.1 ha
Latitude8.2939940
Longitude77.2053680

About this Sacred Grove

This sacred grove is located at Kallithattu village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Bhadra Kaliyamman, a fierce form of Shakti, worshipped for protection and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 1.1 acre with dense vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, cutting of trees and plucking of leaves are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, traditional faith and local ecological balance.

Location

Coordinates: 8.2939940, 77.2053680

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Plants / Species (5)

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L.
Individual Count
16

Flame of the woods

Ixora coccinea L.
Individual Count
6

Indian medlar

Mimusops elengi L.
Individual Count
1

Mango

Mangifera indica L.
Individual Count
4

Papaya

Carica papaya L.
Individual Count
1