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Thiruvattar Isakkiyamman, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Thiruvattar Isakkiyamman     

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

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
LocationThiruvattar Isakkiyamman
Area1.1 ha
Latitude8.3348240
Longitude77.2719700

About this Sacred Grove

This sacred grove is located at Thiruvattar village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Isakkiyamman, worshipped for child welfare, protection and family prosperity. The grove spans approximately 1.1 hectares with dense sacred vegetation. Maintained by local community and temple committee, cutting of trees and plucking of plants are strictly prohibited. Annual Kodai Vizha festival is celebrated. The grove preserves biodiversity, traditional faith and ecological harmony.

Location

Coordinates: 8.3348240, 77.2719700

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Plants / Species (4)

Crape jasmine

Tabernaemontana divaricata R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult
Individual Count
2

Gooseberry

Phyllanthus emblica L.
Individual Count
3

Jackfruit

Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
Individual Count
7

Rubber tree

Hevea brasiliensis Mull.Arg.
Individual Count
5