Protection of the environment is a value that has been inculcated in India from
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Environment protective values in Indian culture.
- We worship mountains as a place of divine dwelling, such as Himalayas, Khasi hills in Assam.
- We consider rivers as Holy as they are considered as source of life, and we worship them. eg. Maha Kumbh of rivers held on every 12 years.
- Bishnoi people in Rajasthan live in peace with animals, they don't kill any animals, and females of this tribe even breast feed the motherless infant animals.
- It is mentioned in vedas that " vruksho rakshita rakshitaha' which means if you protect trees trees will protect you.
- There are festivals to celebrate the harvest and seasonal change like Baisaki, sankranthi, pongal etc.
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