Madathuvilai (Mylode) Mangaram Nagaraja
Madathuvilai (Mylode) Mangaram Nagaraja Thirukaavu is located at Madathuvilai, Mylode village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Nagaraja.
About this Sacred Grove
Madathuvilai (Mylode) Mangaram Nagaraja Thirukaavu is located at Madathuvilai, Mylode village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, the serpent deity, this grove is protected by Naga worship customs and community-enforced taboos against felling trees and harming serpents. It preserves native trees, creepers, medicinal plants and reptile habitats, serving as a biodiversity refuge. It supports groundwater recharge, soil conservation and ecological balance, reflecting sacred grove heritage of Kanyakumari.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2295420, 77.2949020
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (3)
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 2
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 229
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 4