About this Sacred Grove

Ooaniyur Aladi Karuppu sacred grove is located in Ooaniyur village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 3.4 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Aladi Karuppu, worshipped as a fierce guardian deity for protection and justice. The grove comprises dry deciduous forest and scrub vegetation with native trees, shrubs and medicinal plants. Protected through strong religious faith and customary taboos that prohibit tree felling, it serves as a vital biodiversity refuge, supporting birds, reptiles and small fauna, and reflects traditional in-situ conservation and cultural heritage of the Pudukkottai region.

Location

Coordinates: 10.2107970, 78.7723340

Plants / Species (5)