Melur Shivan & Vinayagar
Melur Shivan and Vinayagar sacred grove is located in Melur village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vinayagar, it covers about 2.2 hectares.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationMelur Shivan & Vinayagar
Area2.2 ha
Latitude11.2923380
Longitude76.6963310
About this Sacred Grove
Melur Shivan and Vinayagar sacred grove is located in Melur village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vinayagar, it covers about 2.2 hectares. Protected by villagers through deep religious faith and customary rules, the grove preserves native shola trees, medicinal plants and small fauna. It functions as a vital biodiversity pocket, water source and spiritual center, reflecting the traditional ecological wisdom and sacred conservation heritage of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Location
Coordinates: 11.2923380, 76.6963310
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Cannonball tree
Couroupita guianensis Aubl.- Individual Count
- 5
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 19
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Silky oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 12