Kuttaicaud (Cherucode) Vanasastha
This sacred grove is located at Cherucode, Kuttaicaud village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Vanasastha.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationKuttaicaud (Cherucode) Vanasastha
Area1.8 ha
Latitude8.3042190
Longitude77.2661680
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Cherucode, Kuttaicaud village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Vanasastha, worshipped for protection of forests, cattle and family welfare. The grove spans approximately 1.8 hectares with dense evergreen vegetation and ancient trees. Maintained by local community and traditional custodians, felling of trees and removal of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Mandala Pooja is celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, sacred faith and ecological harmony.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3042190, 77.2661680
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 35
Palm
Borassus flabellifer L.- Individual Count
- 29
Rubber Tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 229