Kattathurai Aaltharai Amman
Kattathurai Aaltharai Amman Thirukaavu is located at Kattathurai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares and dedicated to Goddess Aaltharai Amman.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationKattathurai Aaltharai Amman
Area1.1 ha
Latitude8.2810520
Longitude77.2745300
About this Sacred Grove
Kattathurai Aaltharai Amman Thirukaavu is located at Kattathurai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares and dedicated to Goddess Aaltharai Amman, the grove is strictly protected by community taboos against felling trees and desecration.It preserves dense native trees, sacred flora, medicinal herbs and habitat for birds, reptiles and small mammals, acting as a biodiversity refuge that supports groundwater recharge, soil conservation and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2810520, 77.2745300
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (1)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1