Deva Kadu
In the picturesque landscape of Kodagu, Deva Kaad (sacred groves) grace the terrain, dispersed across the region and benefitting from dedicated protection. It’s noteworthy that prior to 2002, these forested realms existed without formal recognition under prevailing laws. However, a pivotal amendment in 2002 to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, brought Deva Kaad (Sacred Groves) under the act’s protective umbrella. This legislative recognition aligns with the cultural ethos of the area, as all Kodava Okkas (community units) actively participate in the preservation of these sacred groves. Each grove holds a unique association with a presiding deity and bears distinct names in various parts of Kodagu.
Maintained diligently by local Okkas, these groves serve as sanctuaries where activities such as hunting and logging are strictly prohibited, fostering the flourishing of diverse native trees. The conservation efforts underscore a harmonious balance between cultural practices and ecological stewardship, making these groves integral to Kodagu’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Even though the Govt in its census of 1951 says there was 7895 acres of deevarkaadu, only about 2500 Acres of devakaad is listed here across 194 locations.
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Preservation of Devara Kadu in Kodagu District
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By Location
| Location | Extent in acres |
| Arapat | |
| Bhagavathi,Patothappa Ishwara and Choundi | 40 |
| Arapat Bhagavathi | 20 |
| Arapat Bhagavathi-poodavada Keri | 47 |
| Aimangala | |
| Madeva Kaad,Badrakali,Aiyappa& choundi Kaad | 6.8 |
| Aiyvathoku | |
| Chennapare dedicated to Aiyappa | |
| Arameri | |
| Kaad Pannangalathamme | 0.8 |
| Ur Uduve | 0.5 |
| Ishwara & Ayyappa Sthana | 1 |
| Arji | |
| Kaad badrakali, Harijana deva kaad | 22.5 |
| Arvathoklu | |
| Aiyappa Deva Kaad | 12 |
| Balamberi | |
| Attached to Badrakali | 5 |
| Mangot Aiyappa deva Kaad | 30 |
| Badrakali | 2 |
| Ayyappa Kaad | 5 |
| Mangot Sarthavu kaad,Kotath Kaad | 65 |
| Scared to Kothappa | 0.1 |
| Dedicated to Palangett Badrakali | 2 |
| Balgod | |
| Attached to Badrakali | 1 |
| Bavali | |
| Arakat Deva Kaad | 10 |
| Begur(Ponnampet) | |
| Dedicated to Ayyappa | 2 |
| Bengur | |
| Ayyappa Kaad | 0.5 |
| Beth | |
| Attached to Poovadiamma&Makki | 12 |
| Badrakali/Poovadi | 5 |
| Betoli | |
| Badrakali | 30 |
| Billugunda | |
| Uttharat Aiyappa Devada Kaad | 5.25 |
| Bollarimad | |
| Deva Kaad-Aiyappa Bane | 23 |
| Bollmaad | |
| Dedicated to Karinguthi Choundi | 9 |
| Dedicated to Maderappa | 10 |
| B Shettigeri | |
| Maleyacha Kaad | |
| Buttangala | |
| Kalakeri Ayyappa | 3 |
| Chelavara | |
| Ponala sarthavu | 25 |
| Chembebellyur | |
| Malar Aiyappa | 12 |
| Makkat Aiyappa | 3 |
| Devanigeri | |
| Devanigeri Ishwara,Aiyappa Devada Kaad | 7.5 |
| Aiyapanda Kaad | 1 |
| Attached to Ishwara temple | 1.5 |
| Aiyyappa, Thathappa | 25.75 |
| Ayyappa ,Angarappa,Bottekara aiyapa Kaad | 23.5 |
| Halligattu | |
| Deva Kaad | 10.58 |
| Gubdiyath Ayyappa deva Kaad | 19.58 |
| Hathur | |
| Attached to Badrakali | 16 |
| Ikola | |
| Ayyappa Bana | 3 |
| Ayyappa Kaad | 1.5 |
| Kadanga Murur | |
| Badrakali | 5 |
| Deva Kaad | 40 |
| Ayyappa deva Kaad | 2 |
| Dedicated to Badrakali and Vishnumurti | 3 |
| Kadnur | |
| Attached to Kadnur Bhagavathi Temple | 30 |
| Dedicated to Ayyappa | 48 |
| Kaikad | |
| Makkot Mahalakshmi Deva Kaad | 21 |
| Kandangala | |
| Scared to Badrakali | 3 |
| Attached to Jod Bagavathi temple | 28 |
| Ayyappa Devada Kaad | 3 |
| Ayyappa Devada Kaad- Dodda Keri | 5 |
| Attached to Jod Bhagavathi-Dodda Keri | 23 |
| Ayyappa Kaad-Rudraguppe- Marodi Keri | 16 |
| Karada | |
| Dedicated to Karada bhagavathi | 9 |
| Kedamullur | |
| Choudi Bera | 5 |
| Kirandad | |
| Ayyappa Kaad | 0.5 |
| Thangalakeri Ayappa | 1 |
| Koalthod bygod | |
| Bhadrakali,Ayyappa,Mahadeva | 26.5 |
| Kodambur-Murnad | |
| Ayyappa Devada Kaad | 0.5 |
| Koikeri | |
| Nelliyat Bane & Bagavathi | 3 |
| Kokkeri | |
| Bhagavathi Kaad | |
| Kolakeri | |
| Bhagavathi | 5 |
| Ayyappa deva Kaad | 27 |
| Botecheeva Kad | 10 |
| Ayyappa Kad | 2.5 |
| Kolathod | |
| Ayyappa devada Kaad | 30 |
| Ayyappa,Ishwara and Badrakali | 32 |
| Vishnumurthi deva Kaad,Ayyappa | 0.75 |
| Vana Bhadrakali | 7 |
| Konanajgeri | |
| Bhadrakali deva Kaad | 18 |
| Poda Kaad | 0.8 |
| Bhadrakali | 10 |
| Kongana | |
| Oleri Ayyappa Kaad,Badnad Ishwara Kaad | 4 |
| Kuklur | |
| Forest scared to Ayyappa | |
| Kunda | |
| Choundi,Poovvedamma and Mari Kauv devada Kaad | 20 |
| Badrakali -Kunda Kuklur | 3 |
| Aaiyra bill Ayyapanda Kaad-Kunda -Mugutageri | 1 |
| Forest scared to all the village gods-Kunda-Bottyiath Naad | 8 |
| Kunjalageri | |
| Bothlappa | 35 |
| Badrakali | 3 |
| Badrakali Bane | 4.7 |
| Bottalappa Ishwara | 2 |
| Maderappa | 6 |
| Bothalappa Kaad, Badrakali | 3 |
| Kunjalageri Vishnu | 5 |
| Kunjila | |
| scared to Ayyappa, Bhagavathi | 7 |
| Scared to Ayyappa | 8 |
| Ayyappa deva Kaad | 0.5 |
| Ayyappa Bana,Kalimani Kaad | 21 |
| Kutandi | |
| Ayyapanda Choundi bana | |
| Maale Accha Kaad | 2 |
| Maggula | |
| Badrakali Devada kaad | |
| Maithadi | |
| Attached to Bollli bill Aiyappa | 2.5 |
| Mandath Kaad, Aiyappa Devada Bana Kaad | 9 |
| Ayyappa Kaad | 6 |
| Mandath Choundi Kaad, ayyappa Kaad | 13 |
| Marandod | |
| Aiyappa Kaad | 2 |
| Ayyappa Devada Kaad | 5 |
| Murnad Badaga | |
| Vishnumurthi deva Kaad | |
| Deva Kaad | 0.18 |
| Ayyappa kaad | 1 |
| Nalkeri | |
| Dedicated to Kakot Ishwara | 1 |
| Deva Kaad | 20 |
| Madroopa | 5 |
| Povadi kaad,Choundi Kaad,Deva Kaad | 20 |
| Nalvathoklu | |
| Aiyappa &Bottecheeva | 3 |
| Nangala | |
| Ayappa Kaad | 1 |
| Badrakali & Aiyappa Kad | 4.5 |
| Napokulu | |
| Aiyappa– Kannangeri | 0.75 |
| Vishnappa– Kannangeri | |
| Aiyappa Kaad– Naleyangeri | 0.3 |
| Deva Kaad– Naleyangeri | 6 |
| Mallangot Ayyappa Kaad | 0.3 |
| Nariandada | |
| Vishnumurthi | |
| Bhagavathi Kaad | 6 |
| Nelji | |
| Iguthappa,Bagavathi,Ayyappa | 313 |
| Ayyappa Kaad | 5.6 |
| Palangala | |
| Kiimani Ayyappa,Ishwara Kaad,Potoda Badrakali Kaad | 187 |
| Bhagavati | 5 |
| Vishnumurthy | 1 |
| Pegalla | |
| Deva Kaad | |
| Rudraguppe | |
| Ur Ayyappa Kaad | 4 |
| Theral | |
| Kanika parameshwari | 6 |
| V Badaga | |
| Vishnu Kaad | 2.5 |
| Mahavishnu Kaad | 2.84 |
| Kammarlappa Deva Kaad | 400 |
| Yavakapadi | |
| Pannagalathamme | 2.5 |
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