The local tribal community worships the tree as a “Virgin tree” due to a local belief that blood spurted out when attempts were made to cut it down. The word “Kanni” translates to “Virgin”.
The Kannimara Teak is a 48.5-meter tall and 6.57-meter wide teak tree located in the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary in Palakkad, Kerala, India. Estimated to be around 360 years old, it is considered one of the oldest and largest teak trees in the world. This tree stands as a symbol of the wild teak that was once abundant in the region, now replaced by cultivated teak plantations.
The Kannimara Teak tree is a well-known spot for photography and marks the end of the safari route. Visitors can reach the plantations via safari rides or trekking trails. These plantations are home to some of the oldest teak trees in the world and are frequently visited by wildlife.