Thalakulam (Melatheru) Deiva Vinayagar
Thalakulam (Melatheru) Deiva Vinayagar Thirukaavu is located at Melatheru, Thalakulam village, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares.
About this Sacred Grove
Thalakulam (Melatheru) Deiva Vinayagar Thirukaavu is located at Melatheru, Thalakulam village, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Spread over 1.1 hectares, it enshrines Lord Deiva Vinayagar. Maintained by local community with customary protection, the grove prohibits cutting of trees and ensures biodiversity conservation. It shelters native trees, climbers and faunal species, supports groundwater recharge and microclimate stability. It exemplifies sacred grove tradition blending spirituality and ecological heritage.
Location
Coordinates: 8.1824610, 77.3148000
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (6)
Bael
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa- Individual Count
- 1
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.- Individual Count
- 8
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 2
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss- Individual Count
- 3
Spanish Cherry
Mimusops elengi L.- Individual Count
- 2
Teak
Tectona grandis L.f.- Individual Count
- 1