
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.
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
Open in Google Maps ↗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