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Thirparappu Kanjiramoodu Isakkiyamman, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Thirparappu Kanjiramoodu Isakkiyamman      

This sacred grove is located at Kanjiramoodu, Thirparappu village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Isakkiyamman

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationThirparappu Kanjiramoodu Isakkiyamman
Area2.3 ha
Latitude8.3949170
Longitude77.2642320

About this Sacred Grove

This sacred grove is located at Kanjiramoodu, Thirparappu village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Isakkiyamman, worshipped for child protection, family welfare and prosperity. The grove spans approximately 2.3 hectares with dense, undisturbed sacred vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple trustees, cutting of trees and removal of forest produce are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated with devotion. The grove conserves biodiversity, folk traditions and ecological balance.

 

Location

Coordinates: 8.3949170, 77.2642320

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Plants / Species (4)

Almond

Terminalia catappa L.
Individual Count
1

Jamun

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.
Individual Count
1

Mango

Mangifera indica L.
Individual Count
5

Rubber tree

Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.
Individual Count
160