Tarku Tanak Kali Mandir sacred grove
It is located in Temi Tarku, South Sikkim. The grove falls in tropical moist-deciduous forest with dominant species such as Daubanga grandiflora, Albezia procera, Prunus nepalensis, etc.
StateSikkim
DistrictSouth Sikkim
LocationTarku Tanak Kali Mandir sacred grove
Area0 ha
Latitude27.1440000
Longitude88.2616000
About this Sacred Grove
Tarku Tanak Kali mandir was first discovered by hunters who used to present offering. Slowly the people of the vicinity started presenting offering and prayers. In the past, sacrifices of animals were made however, now all such practices have been stopped and only fruits and flowers are offered to the god.
Conservation Practices: The grove is under the temple committee and protected by the State Forest Department. There is total ban on extraction of forest produce.
Location
Coordinates: 27.1440000, 88.2616000
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (2)
Daubanga grandiflora
Daubanga grandiflora- Individual Count
- 0
Microcos
Microcos paniculata- Individual Count
- 0