Kern Hill Muneeswarar
Kern Hill Muneeswarar sacred grove is a small sacred forest near Ooty in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, the guardian deity.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationKern Hill Muneeswarar
Area1.2 ha
Latitude11.3859010
Longitude76.6915460
About this Sacred Grove
Kern Hill Muneeswarar sacred grove is a small sacred forest near Ooty in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar, the guardian deity, it spans about 1.2 hectares. Conserved by local communities through faith, rituals and traditional taboos, the grove protects native shola vegetation and associated wildlife. Despite its small size, it serves as an important micro-ecosystem, water catchment and cultural landmark, sustaining biodiversity and spiritual values within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve landscape.
Location
Coordinates: 11.3859010, 76.6915460
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Chinese Lanterns
Abutilon megapotamicum St. Stll. & Naudin.- Individual Count
- 16
Orange Cestrum
Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl.- Individual Count
- 10
Thronless Turkey berry
Solanum pubescens Willd.- Individual Count
- 10
Tree Fern
Sphaeropteris crinita (Hook.) R.M.Tryon- Individual Count
- 1
Whistling Pine
Casuarina junghuhniana Miq.- Individual Count
- 2