Sittannavasal Pidari
Sittannavasal Pidari sacred grove is located in Sittannavasal village, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, near the famous Sittannavasal Jain caves.
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPudukkottai
LocationSittannavasal Pidari
Area1.3 ha
Latitude10.4551900
Longitude78.7237890
About this Sacred Grove
Sittannavasal Pidari sacred grove is located in Sittannavasal village, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, near the famous Sittannavasal Jain caves. Spread over 1.3 hectares, it is dedicated to Goddess Pidari Amman, worshipped for protection and prosperity. The grove contains dry evergreen and deciduous species with rich ground flora. Conserved by local beliefs and community taboos, it acts as a micro-biodiversity hotspot, preserving native trees, birds and medicinal plants, reflecting traditional conservation practices.
Location
Coordinates: 10.4551900, 78.7237890
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 2
Bush morning glory
Ipomoea cornea Jacq.- Individual Count
- 78
Giant milkweed
Calotropis gigantean (L.) Dryand- Individual Count
- 16
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 10
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 10
Physic nut
Jatropha curcas L.- Individual Count
- 8