About this Sacred Grove

Vazhodu Badrakaali Amman Thirukaavu is located at Vazhodu village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Badrakaali Amman, a powerful mother deity, the sacred grove is zealously protected by local devotees with taboos against felling trees, hunting and polluting the sacred space. It harbors dense native trees, sacred plants, medicinal herbs and diverse fauna, acting as a biodiversity refuge. It helps conserve groundwater, prevent soil erosion and maintain ecological balance, reflecting the mother goddess worship and community-based conservation ethos of Kanyakumari.

Location

Coordinates: 8.2225130, 77.2851170

Plants / Species (4)