Pannicode Ilangathu Amman
Pannicode Ilangathu Amman Thirukaavu is located at Pannicode village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Ilangathu Amman.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationPannicode Ilangathu Amman
Area1.3 ha
Latitude8.2016230
Longitude77.3186070
About this Sacred Grove
Pannicode Ilangathu Amman Thirukaavu is located at Pannicode village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Ilangathu Amman, the grove is conserved by local community through sacred taboos prohibiting tree cutting and encroachment. It harbors native trees, shrubs, medicinal herbs and associated fauna, serving as a biodiversity refuge. It supports groundwater recharge, ecological balance and soil protection, exemplifying the spiritual and traditional conservation heritage of sacred groves in Kanyakumari region.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2016230, 77.3186070
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 7
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr- Individual Count
- 1
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 2