Samiyar Madam Dharma Sastha (Nagarkovil)
This sacred grove is located at Samiyar Madam, near Nagercoil, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Dharma Sastha.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationSamiyar Madam Dharma Sastha (Nagarkovil)
Area1.8 ha
Latitude8.2905390
Longitude77.2688970
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located at Samiyar Madam, near Nagercoil, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Dharma Sastha, worshipped for protection, justice and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 1.8 hectares with dense vegetation and old trees. Maintained by local community and family trustees, felling of trees and plucking of leaves are strictly prohibited. Annual Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku festivals are celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, traditional faith and ecological harmony.
Location
Coordinates: 8.2905390, 77.2688970
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 21
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 1
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 3
Rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.- Individual Count
- 6
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 2