Kappiyarai Shivan
Kappiyarai Shivan Thirukaavu is located at Kappiyarai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.8 hectares and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
About this Sacred Grove
Kappiyarai Shivan Thirukaavu is located at Kappiyarai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.8 hectares and dedicated to Lord Shiva, the grove is strictly protected by community beliefs and taboos against felling trees and desecration.It preserves dense native vegetation, sacred trees like Vilvam, medicinal herbs and habitat for birds, reptiles and small mammals, serving as a vital biodiversity refuge that supports groundwater recharge, soil conservation and ecological balance, reflecting the Shaivite sacred grove tradition of Kanyakumari.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2510940, 77.2612110
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 12
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.- Individual Count
- 3
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 2
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 4
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 6
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 5
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 4