Mangalam (Ponmanai) Badra Kaliyamman
This sacred grove is located at Mangalam, Ponmanai village near Kulasekaram, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Badra Kaliyamman.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Mangalam, Ponmanai village near Kulasekaram, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Badra Kaliyamman, worshipped for protection from evil, health and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 2.3 hectares with dense sacred trees and natural vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple committee, cutting of trees and collection of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated. The grove conserves biodiversity, folk faith and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3620040, 77.3117050
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 21
Crape jasmine
Tabernaemontana divaricata R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult- Individual Count
- 2
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 3
Oleander
Nerium oleander L.- Individual Count
- 3
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 129