
Pandagapadi Sadayappar
This Sacred grove is located in Pandagapadi village nearby the Reserve Forest area and is maintained by a social community group of the village.
About this Sacred Grove
This Sacred grove is located in Pandagapadi village nearby the Reserve Forest area and is maintained by a social community group of the village. Annual festival is held during the tamil month, Aadi and the particular community group offer prayers and worship this Sadayappar God for fulfillment of their wishes. These sacred groves are often rich in flora and fauna, including rare species. They serve as genetic reservoirs and refuges for many plants and animals, contributing to regional biodiversity. These groves play a critical role in water conservation, soil stabilization, and climate regulation. Their dense vegetation helps in maintaining local hydrological cycles and preventing soil erosion.
Location
Coordinates: 11.3924500, 78.8566120
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (10)
Ceylon tea
Cassine albens (Retz.)- Individual Count
- 30
Date palm
Phoenix sylvestris (L) Roxb.- Individual Count
- 21
Indian coral tree
Erythrina variegata L.- Individual Count
- 1
Indian mulberry
Morinda tinctoria Roxb.- Individual Count
- 1
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.- Individual Count
- 5
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 5
Pala indigo plant
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)- Individual Count
- 13
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 2
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 5