Muthiyanur Muniswarar
Muthiyanur Muniswarar Sacred Grove near Bhavanisagar, Erode, enshrines Lord Muniswarar, guardian deity.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
LocationMuthiyanur Muniswarar
Area—
Latitude11.6362170
Longitude76.9946190
About this Sacred Grove
Muthiyanur Muniswarar Sacred Grove near Bhavanisagar, Erode, enshrines Lord Muniswarar, guardian deity. Protected by Muthiyanur villagers, the patch is feared and revered as Muniswaran's domain.It holds neem, karuvel, banyan and medicinal undergrowth, sheltering jackals, hares, owls, snakes and pollinators. Tree felling and hunting are strictly taboo. The grove conserves tank bund, recharges groundwater and maintains local biodiversity. Annual Pongal pujas and village kaval ensure continued protection through faith-driven ecological stewardship.
Location
Coordinates: 11.6362170, 76.9946190
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Ceylon boxwood
Psydrax dicoccos Graertn- Individual Count
- 25
Ceylon satinwood
Chloroxylon swietenia DC- Individual Count
- 16
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus Labil.- Individual Count
- 12
Jujube
Ziziphus jujuba Mill.- Individual Count
- 3
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 5
Sandalwood
Santalum album L.- Individual Count
- 9
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 7