24A SURVEY ON “STHALAVRIKSHAS” IN THE TEMPLES OF NAGAPATTINAM ENVIRONA survey of Sthalavrikshas also known as sacred trees (or) temple trees were conducting in 36 temples of the Nagapattinam environ during the time of 2010-2012. It was noted that 16 temples have Sthalavrikshas while 20 such element exists in remaining temples. 9 species of Sthalavrikshas have been recorded in these 16 temples.ktkvathi.phd@g.mail.comResearch322013Sthalavrikshas, Sacred trees,Nagapattinam environ,TamilnaduK. Tholkappiyavathi,S. NadanakunjidamDepartment of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-Graduate Studies, Lawspet, Puducherry-605008, India,Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-Graduate Studies, Lawspet, Puducherry-605008, India