Melpuram (Puthukulam) Badrakaliamman
This sacred grove is located at Puthukulam village, Melpuram Panchayat, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationMelpuram (Puthukulam) Badrakaliamman
Area2.1 ha
Latitude8.3300920
Longitude77.2084870
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Puthukulam village, Melpuram Panchayat, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Badrakaliamman, a fierce form of Shakti, worshipped for protection, justice and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 2.1 hectares with dense, undisturbed vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, felling of trees and collection of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, traditional faith and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3300920, 77.2084870
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Betel nut palm
Areca catechu L.- Individual Count
- 4
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 19
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.- Individual Count
- 3
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 4
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 7
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 71
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 20