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Iringole Kavu

Perumbavoor, Ernakulam district, Kerala

India Active Single grove
Location
Perumbavoor, Ernakulam district, Kerala
Coordinates
~10.12°N 76.47°E
Size
~50+ acres (largest kavu in Ernakulam)
Age / Founded
Ancient (one of Kerala's largest kavus)
Status
Active
Deity & Religion
Iringole Bhagavathy (Durga/Parvati); Hindu
Community & Guardians
Local Kerala devotees
Vernacular name
Kaavu (Sarpakavu = serpent grove)
Record type
Single grove

Cultural practices & uses

Goddess temple grove; major pilgrimage; strict protection

Plant species

Dense lowland evergreen grove flora

Biome & fauna

Kerala lowland evergreen forest

Threats & protection

Temple-protected; urban surroundings

Source

Cited in Das S. 2020, Int. J. Humanities & Arts 2(1):24-28

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