About this Sacred Grove

Peichanandham Muniyappan Temple Sacred Grove is located at Peichanandham Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Dedicated to Lord Muniyappan, the village guardian deity, the grove is conserved by community faith, taboos and annual rituals. It harbours native dry deciduous species, offering habitat for birds, pollinators and reptiles. The sacred grove functions as a biodiversity pocket, microclimatic buffer and a symbol of traditional ecological wisdom.

Peichanandham Aiyyanar Temple - This Sacred grove is located at the outskirts of the Pichanatham village and maintained by a private sector. Puja is performed to the God daily and is considered to be very powerful in fulfilling their requests. Devotee’s offerings include head shaving, donating bell, donating money and Mupoosai.

Location

Coordinates: 11.8151890, 78.9552920

Plants / Species (7)