About this Sacred Grove

Pudupatti Peramar sacred grove is located in Pudupatti village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 3.6 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Peramar, worshipped as a guardian deity for village protection and well-being. The grove comprises dry deciduous forest and scrub vegetation with native trees, shrubs and medicinal herbs. Protected through religious faith and customary restrictions that prohibit tree felling, it acts as a vital biodiversity refuge, supporting birds, insects and small fauna, and represents the traditional in-situ conservation ethos and cultural heritage of Pudukkottai region.

Location

Coordinates: 10.4586480, 79.0934230

Plants / Species (6)