Sacred Groves in Manipur The worship and protection of forests called Umanglai, because of their associated deities, are still practiced by the modern Manipuris who preserve their ancient tradition. These…

Sacred Groves in Maharashtra In Maharashtra, sacred groves are found in tribal as well as non-tribal areas. The sacred groves in the western part are called Devrai or Devrahati whereas…

Sacred Groves in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh is one of the tribal dominated states in Central India (19.9%). A large number of plants are conserved in the sacred groves commonly…

Sacred Groves – Kerala The sacred groves in Kerala are locally known as Ayyappan kaavu or Sasthan kaavu, Bhagavathi kaavu or Amman kaavu, Vanadevatha and Cheema or Cheerumba depending upon…

Sacred Groves in Karnataka The most notable community conserved areas of Karnataka are its sacred groves. They vary in terms of size, ownership patterns and also with respect to the…

Sacred Groves in Jharkhand Sacred grove at Bhandro, Bokaro district, Jharkhand The tribals of Jharkhand worship their sacred groves which are known as Sarnas. 29 sacred groves have been documented…

Sacred Groves in Jammu & Kashmir Sacred groves are present all over Jammu and Kashmir, managed by religious bodies or management committees. The groves are known as Banis. 92 sacred…

Sacred Groves in Himachal Pradesh   (Source:  http://www.wwfindia.org/?5821/Sacred-Groves#) In Himachal Pradesh, the local myths and legends associated with sacred groves go a long way in preserving the forests from destruction. There…

Sacred Groves in Haryana In Haryana, unlike in most States, there is no generic name for sacred groves, although the sites are protected for similar reasons. There is also no…

Sacred Groves in Gujarat Sacred groves are seen throughout Gujarat, in varied forms. They have come into being owing to various cultural practices and belief systems. 42 sacred groves have…