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  1. Sacred groves are tracts of forest which are regenerated around places of worship. Sacred groves are found in Rajasthan, Western Ghats of Karnataka,and Maharashtra, Meghalaya, and Madhya Pradesh. Sacred groves help in the protection of many rare, threatened, and endemic species of plants and animals found in an area.

  2. Sacred groves are a tract of virgin forest that is protected traditionally by the local communities as a whole and a harbor rich in biodiversity. The area of sacred groves ranges from a few square meters to several hectares. Sacred Groves are dedicated to local deities or tree spirits.

  3. Feb 9, 2024 · Sacred Groves are small patches of trees traditionally protected by the local community for religious and cultural significance. They are also important for protecting local biodiversity. They also serve as sanctuaries for both nature and spirituality.

  4. Sacred groves are the smaller areas of religious belief where a particular plant species is grown and is considered sacred. Having religious content, these plants species are protected from the local communities and thereby helps in the conservation of the species.

  5. Oct 13, 2014 · Sacred groves are patches of protected forests found across India which are preserved by local communities as living sanctuaries for their spiritual and historical significance. Known by different regional names like ‘devarakadus’, ‘devrais’, ‘sarnas’, these spaces harbor rich biodiversity and are storehouses of local culture.

  6. Dec 11, 2018 · Sacred groves are found worldwide but are especially common in India, where an estimated 14,000 groves exist and harbor rare species. They provide ecological benefits like biodiversity conservation and socio-cultural importance to local communities.