About this Sacred Grove

Puthuvetakudi Karuppaiyan Sacred Grove, covering 1.8 ha, is located at Puthuvetakudi village, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Karuppaiyan, a guardian deity, worship is performed during festivals and special occasions for protection, fulfillment of wishes and prosperity. The grove is protected and maintained by the local community through strict traditional taboos prohibiting felling of trees, removal of produce and hunting. It is believed that any harm to the grove invites misfortune and the wrath of the deity. This traditional protection has ensured conservation of dry deciduous vegetation, native tree species and associated biodiversity, serving as an important ecological and cultural refuge.

Location

Coordinates: 11.2629710, 79.0798120

Plants / Species (7)