Sathanur Aiyanar
Sathanur Aiyanar sacred grove is located in Sathanur village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.7 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Aiyanar.
About this Sacred Grove
Sathanur Aiyanar sacred grove is located in Sathanur village, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 2.7 hectares, it is dedicated to Lord Aiyanar, worshipped as a guardian deity for village protection and prosperity. The grove comprises dry deciduous forest and scrub vegetation with native trees, shrubs and medicinal plants. Protected through deep religious faith and customary restrictions, it serves as a vital biodiversity refuge, supporting birds, reptiles and small fauna, and reflects traditional in-situ conservation and cultural heritage of the Pudukkottai region.
Location
Coordinates: 10.3473020, 78.6129010
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Asian Tarenna
Tarenna asiatica (L.) Kuntze ex Schum- Individual Count
- 42
Climbing Flax
Hogonia mystax L.- Individual Count
- 7
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 3
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 5
Poison nut
Strychnos nux-vomica L.- Individual Count
- 16
Triangular Spurge
Euphorbia antiquorum is- Individual Count
- 6
Wild lime
Atalantia monophylla (Roxb.) A. DC.- Individual Count
- 14