Chama Kavu
Chama Kavu is a traditional sacred grove in Vellur, Payyannur, Kannur district, characterized by evergreen vegetation and protected through local religious traditions.
About this Sacred Grove
Chama Kavu covers approximately 3.64 hectares and represents an evergreen sacred-grove ecosystem. The grove is associated with the local worship of Thayyi Paradevatha and forms a small but important refuge for native vegetation within the surrounding human landscape. Sacred groves in northern Kerala typically contain multilayered vegetation including trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers.
Sacred grove - Spanning a significant acreage of thick natural canopy, it is a protected biodiversity hotspot. It preserves rare floristic diversity, distinct plant species, and acts as a natural water conservation site with its own perennial ponds.
This temple is highly famous for its annual Theyyam festival, which takes place in the Malayalam month of Makaram (typically mid-to-late January). Major Theyyams performed here include Thiruvarkkat Bhagavathy, Vettaikkorumakan, Kelamkulangara Bhagavathy, and Panjuruli.
Location
Coordinates: 12.0907000, 75.1235000
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (5)
Indian copalMalabar kino
Vateria indica- Individual Count
- 500
Malabar cinnamon
Actinodaphne malabarica- Individual Count
- 125
Malabar Ironwood
Hoppea parviflora- Individual Count
- 150
Malabar kino
Holigarna arnottiana- Individual Count
- 100
Pulikachal / Indian currant
Hugonia mystax- Individual Count
- 45