Sholayar Muneeswaran
This sacred grove is located near Sholayar Dam, Valparai Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve forests. Lord Muneeswaran is worshipped as the powerful guardian deity and protector of the forest and its people.
About this Sacred Grove
This sacred grove is located near Sholayar Dam, Valparai Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve forests. Lord Muneeswaran is worshipped as the powerful guardian deity and protector of the forest and its people. The grove has ancient trees, natural stone idol with trishul, and no permanent construction. Maintained by local tribal communities and forest workers. Daily puja is performed with special puja on Fridays, and devotees offer coconut, camphor and Pongal for protection, safe travel and fulfillment of wishes.
Location
Coordinates: 10.3064510, 76.9465770
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Champak
Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill ex Pierre- Individual Count
- 6
Gulmohar
Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.- Individual Count
- 1
Mango
Mangifera indica L.- Individual Count
- 0
Sacred Fig
Ficus racemosa L.- Individual Count
- 2
Silver Oak
Grevillea robusta A. Cunn. Ex R.Br.- Individual Count
- 16