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Maravanatham Aiyanar

This Sacred grove is located in the reserve forest area of Maravanatham village. Puja is performed very occasionally and a particular community offer prayers and worship this God for fulfillment of their wishes.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPerambalur
LocationMaravanatham Aiyanar
Area2.3 ha
Latitude11.3939520
Longitude78.9019120

About this Sacred Grove

This Sacred grove is located in the reserve forest area of Maravanatham village. Puja is performed very occasionally and a particular community offer prayers and worship this God for fulfillment of their wishes. It is maintained by a social community group. This sacred grove is often rich in biodiversity, providing habitat for various plant and animal species, some of which may be rare or endangered. These groves play a crucial role in conserving local flora and fauna, acting as genetic reservoirs and maintaining ecological balance. They help in maintaining the local microclimate, contributing to soil moisture retention and groundwater recharge.

Location

Coordinates: 11.3939520, 78.9019120

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Plants / Species (11)

Almond

Terminalia catappa L.
Individual Count
2

Giant milkweed

Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.
Individual Count
4

Indian mallow

Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet
Individual Count
3

Indian mulberry

Morinda tinctoria Roxb.
Individual Count
1

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba Mill.
Individual Count
1

Lebbeck

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Individual Count
4

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Individual Count
30

Physic nut

Jatropha curcas L.
Individual Count
17

Pongam oil tree

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
3

Sage-leaved alangium

Alangium salviifolium (L.F.) Wangerin
Individual Count
7

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica L.
Individual Count
17