Singarasampalayam Medu Murugan
Singarasampalayam Medu Murugan Sacred Grove on a hillock near Sathyamangalam, Erode, is dedicated to Lord Murugan.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictErode
LocationSingarasampalayam Medu Murugan
Area1.8 ha
Latitude11.5380520
Longitude77.1859990
About this Sacred Grove
Singarasampalayam Medu Murugan Sacred Grove on a hillock near Sathyamangalam, Erode, is dedicated to Lord Murugan. Villagers believe Murugan dwells in the hill forest and protect it fiercely.The grove has velvel, vanni, and cactus scrub with medicinal plants, sheltering hares, partridges, lizards and pollinators. Grazing and felling are prohibited. It prevents hill erosion, stores rainwater and sustains biodiversity. Karthigai Deepam worship strengthens community protection, keeping this sacred hillock green and ecologically vital.
Location
Coordinates: 11.5380520, 77.1859990
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 3
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 21
Oil cake tree
Albizia amara (Roxb.) B. Boivin- Individual Count
- 4
Pala indigo plant
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.Br., Mem. Wern. Soc.- Individual Count
- 12