Kattathurai Nagaraja
Kattathurai Nagaraja Thirukaavu is located at Kattathurai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares and dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, the serpent deity.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationKattathurai Nagaraja
Area1.1 ha
Latitude8.2817640
Longitude77.2624050
About this Sacred Grove
Kattathurai Nagaraja Thirukaavu is located at Kattathurai village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares and dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, the serpent deity, the grove is strictly protected by taboos against tree felling.It preserves dense native trees, sacred flora, medicinal herbs and habitat for birds, reptiles and mammals, supporting groundwater recharge and ecological balance, reflecting the Naga worship tradition of Kanyakumari.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2817640, 77.2624050
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 9
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 11
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 131