Pinanthodu Dharmasastha
This sacred grove is located at Pinanthodu village, near Thirparappu, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Dharmasastha (Ayyappan), worshipped for protection, prosperity and family welfare.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Pinanthodu village, near Thirparappu, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Dharmasastha (Ayyappan), worshipped for protection, prosperity and family welfare. The grove spans approximately 2.3 hectares with dense sacred vegetation and old-growth trees. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, cutting of trees and collection of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Mandala Pooja festival is celebrated. The grove conserves biodiversity, Sastha worship and ecological balance.
Location
Coordinates: 8.3896000, 77.2782020
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Bael
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 23
Crape jasmine
Tabernaemontana divaricata R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult- Individual Count
- 7
Yellow bells
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth- Individual Count
- 6