Puthumanthu Maha Muniswarar
Puthumanthu Maha Muniswarar RF sacred grove is located in Puthumanthu village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, within the Reserved Forest area. Dedicated to Lord Maha Muniswarar.
About this Sacred Grove
Puthumanthu Maha Muniswarar RF sacred grove is located in Puthumanthu village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, within the Reserved Forest area. Dedicated to Lord Maha Muniswarar, a powerful guardian deity, it is highly revered by local tribal and village communities. Protected through strong faith, rituals and forest regulations, the grove conserves dry deciduous and scrub forest vegetation, medicinal plants and wildlife habitat. It acts as a vital biodiversity refuge, water source and sacred cultural center, representing the harmonious blend of traditional worship and formal Reserve Forest protection in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Location
Coordinates: 11.4310510, 76.7023630
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Climbing Buckthorn
Rhamnus wightii Wight & Arn.- Individual Count
- 9
Nilgiri elm
Celtis tetrandra Roxb.- Individual Count
- 12
Orange cestrum
Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl.- Individual Count
- 26
Silky oak
Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 14
Thornless Turkey berry
Solanum pubescens Willd.- Individual Count
- 11