About this Sacred Grove

Singarasanpalayam Bannari Amman Sacred Grove near Bannari, Sathyamangalam, Erode, enshrines Goddess Bannari Amman. Deeply revered by Kongu and tribal families, the grove is protected as the Goddess's abode.It contains neem, banyan, and thorny scrub with rich undergrowth, supporting birds, butterflies, snakes and small mammals. Felling is taboo; only fallen twigs are used. The grove preserves soil, water and native seeds, cools the area and sustains farms. Annual Kundam festival reinforces community guardianship and ecological continuity.

6.8ha

Location

Coordinates: 11.5529720, 77.1398200

Plants / Species (5)