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Palli Sri Natanar Temple, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu

Palli Sri Natanar Temple

Palli Sri Natanar Temple Sacred Grove is located in Palli Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Dedicated to Lord Sri Natanar and Parivar deities Karuppasamy and Muniyappan.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKallakurichi
LocationPalli Sri Natanar Temple
Area1.02 ha
Latitude11.6594110
Longitude79.2483870

About this Sacred Grove

Palli Sri Natanar Temple Sacred Grove is located in Palli Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Dedicated to Lord Sri Natanar and Parivar deities Karuppasamy and Muniyappan, the grove is conserved through community faith, taboos and annual rituals. It comprises native trees, providing habitat for birds, reptiles and pollinators. The grove safeguards biodiversity, supports groundwater recharge and reflects Tamil Nadu's traditional sacred grove conservation heritage.

Location

Coordinates: 11.6594110, 79.2483870

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Plants / Species (9)

Cassia

Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb.
Individual Count
6

Gulmohar

Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.
Individual Count
5

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba Mill.
Individual Count
1

Mahua

Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.
Individual Count
1

Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.
Individual Count
7

Monkey pod tree

Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr.
Individual Count
1

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
5

Pongame oiltree

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
5

Teak

Tectona grandis L.f.
Individual Count
29