Sheik Hussainpet Karuppaswamy
Sheik Hussainpet Karuppaswamy Sacred Grove is located in Sheik Hussainpet Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Dedicated to Lord Karuppaswamy and associated guardian deities.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKallakurichi
LocationSheik Hussainpet Karuppaswamy
Area1.03 ha
Latitude11.6436720
Longitude79.2256730
About this Sacred Grove
Sheik Hussainpet Karuppaswamy Sacred Grove is located in Sheik Hussainpet Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Dedicated to Lord Karuppaswamy and associated guardian deities, the grove is protected by deep-rooted community faith and ritual practices. It harbours native dry deciduous trees, providing habitat for birds, reptiles and insects. The grove conserves biodiversity, improves soil and water conservation and represents Tamil Nadu's traditional sacred grove heritage.
Location
Coordinates: 11.6436720, 79.2256730
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (10)
Almond
Terminalia catappa L.- Individual Count
- 3
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 18
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.- Individual Count
- 5
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 2
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 19
Pongame oiltree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 5
Portia tree
Thespesia populnea (L.) Sol. ex Correa- Individual Count
- 1
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 3
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 40