Semmanatham Sivan
Semmanatham Sivan sacred grove is located in Semmanatham village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Sivan, it covers about 2.5 hectares.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
LocationSemmanatham Sivan
Area2.5 ha
Latitude11.5668570
Longitude76.6866980
About this Sacred Grove
Semmanatham Sivan sacred grove is located in Semmanatham village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Sivan, it covers about 2.5 hectares. Conserved by local communities through religious faith, rituals and traditional taboos, the grove protects native dry deciduous vegetation, medicinal plants and associated fauna. It functions as an important biodiversity pocket, water catchment and spiritual center, exemplifying community-led sacred conservation and cultural heritage within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Location
Coordinates: 11.5668570, 76.6866980
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Arjun tree
Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn.- Individual Count
- 8
Bamboo
Bambusa balcooa Roxb.- Individual Count
- 86
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 6
Golden shower tree
Cassia fistula L.- Individual Count
- 2
Jujube
Ziziphus jujuba Mill.- Individual Count
- 16
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica L.- Individual Count
- 4