what are sacred groves? cite examples of some species of flora which are worshiped by tribals. how has the sacredness ascribed to plants and animals helped in protecting them?
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Sacred groves are the small patches of lands which are considered sacred and are protected by the locals. Hunting is prohibited in these parts of the forests.
Explanation:
Some species of flora worshiped by people are Mangoes and Mangroves.
People believe that there are three types of forests; Tapovan, Mahavan, and Sreevan.
They do everything to protect the biodiversity of these areas because they believe these patches of lands are inhabited by saints and gods.
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Tapovan, Mahavan and Sreevan are examples of sacred groves in india.
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- Sacred groves the groves of the trees and the species that are considered as sacred by the tribal people for performing rituals like sacrificing that is considered as a mythological landscape that has a specific cult and a belief system. They are the natural landmarks and most sacred landmarks are found in Greece.
- Generally, entry into the sacred groves is banned for local people and poached or dead wood collection is strictly monitored, like the Bishnoi tribes in India worship these sacred groves and enjoy a protected status by the government and thus are located near the temples, monasteries, shrines or with burial grounds.
- Have traditional Ayurvedic uses and modern use as the air purifiers and biodiversity hotspots.
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