Thalakulam Aalamedu Isakkiyamman (Nagarkovil)
Thalakulam Aalamedu Isakkiyamman Thirukaavu (Nagarkovil) is located at Thalakulam village, near Nagercoil, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Covering 1.1 hectares.
About this Sacred Grove
Thalakulam Aalamedu Isakkiyamman Thirukaavu (Nagarkovil) is located at Thalakulam village, near Nagercoil, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Covering 1.1 hectares, it is dedicated to Goddess Isakkiyamman. Conserved by local devotees with strict taboos, the grove sustains dense vegetation, banyan trees and associated biodiversity. It preserves ecological balance, water retention and cultural spirituality, serving as a living example of traditional nature worship and community-based conservation in Southern Tamil Nadu.
Location
Coordinates: 8.1833100, 77.3128010
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (4)
Albizia
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.- Individual Count
- 2
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis L.- Individual Count
- 1
Jamun
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.- Individual Count
- 1
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr- Individual Count
- 5