About this Sacred Grove

Vayalapadi Vaiyaikarai Andavar Sacred Grove, covering 3.3 ha, is located at Vayalapadi village, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Vaiyaikarai Andavar, worship is performed regularly with special pujas during festivals for protection, good harvest and prosperity. The grove is protected and maintained by the local community through strict traditional taboos prohibiting cutting of trees, removal of biomass, hunting and grazing. It is believed that any violation invites misfortune and the wrath of the deity. This traditional conservation ethic has preserved dry deciduous vegetation, native species and associated fauna, making it an important biodiversity refuge and cultural heritage site.

Location

Coordinates: 11.3425760, 79.1161400

Plants / Species (12)