Madathuvilai (Mylode) Nagaraja
Madathuvilai (Mylode) Nagaraja Thirukaavu is located at Madathuvilai, Mylode village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, the serpent god, this sacred grove is protected by Naga worship.
About this Sacred Grove
Madathuvilai (Mylode) Nagaraja Thirukaavu is located at Madathuvilai, Mylode village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, the serpent god, this sacred grove is protected by Naga worship traditions and strict taboos against harming snakes or felling trees. It sustains sacred Arasu trees, dense native vegetation, medicinal plants and reptile fauna, forming a biodiversity refuge. It supports groundwater recharge, soil protection and ecological balance, reflecting the serpent cult and community-based sacred grove heritage of Kanyakumari.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2295420, 77.2949020
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 29
Sandalwood
Santalum album L.- Individual Count
- 2
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 3