2019.12.04

Sacred Groves

Indian villagers are reviving an ancient tradition to enjoy the ecological benefits it confers

PONAD KADYA sacred grove is one of tens of thousands of such protected refuges in India. They provide shelter to many rare species of flora and fauna and often serve as water sources for local villages. credit: Harsha Vadlamani

PONAD KADYA sacred grove is one of tens of thousands of such protected refuges in India. They provide shelter to many rare species of flora and fauna and often serve as water sources for local villages. credit: Harsha Vadlamani

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