Neyoor Durgadevi
Neyoor Durgadevi Thirukaavu is located at Neyoor village, Thuckalay, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares, this sacred grove is dedicated to Goddess Durgadevi.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationNeyoor Durgadevi
Area1.1 ha
Latitude8.1981270
Longitude77.2814290
About this Sacred Grove
Neyoor Durgadevi Thirukaavu is located at Neyoor village, Thuckalay, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares, this sacred grove is dedicated to Goddess Durgadevi. Protected by local community with strict taboos against tree felling and hunting, the grove harbors dense native vegetation, climbers and faunal diversity. It preserves ecological heritage, cultural beliefs and traditional conservation ethics, serving as a biodiversity hotspot and spiritual center for devotees.
Location
Coordinates: 8.1981270, 77.2814290
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (2)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 4
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L. 1- Individual Count
- 1