About this Sacred Grove

Navakudi Villiappa Aiyanar sacred grove is located in Navakudi village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 3.2 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Villiappa Aiyanar, worshipped as a guardian deity for village protection and prosperity. The grove comprises dry deciduous forest with native trees, shrubs and medicinal plants. Protected through deep religious faith and customary restrictions that forbid tree cutting, it serves as a vital biodiversity hotspot, supporting birds, insects and small fauna, and reflects traditional in-situ conservation practices and cultural heritage of the Pudukkottai region.

Location

Coordinates: 10.3533310, 78.6222200

Plants / Species (6)