Sacred, a way of life

Sacred, a way of life:

Besides conserving individual tree species, indigenous communities have marked forested areas associated with deities, spirits, rituals and taboos in many places. Such places are known as sacred groves

Quick Read
  • Trees are intrinsically connected with Hinduism and felling them is generally discouraged
  • Sacred groves are the live manifestations of historical, cultural and emotional attachment
  • In many cases, the idea of preservation is not limited to specific forest patches only. Traditionally, communities have also revered mountain peaks and wildernesses.
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