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ASTUDY OF SOME SACRED PLANTS IN ANANTHAGIRI RESERVE FOREST OF VIKARABAD DISTRICT TELANGANA
Authors Name:
N Ramakrishna
, P suresh babu
Unique Id:
IJSDR1901041
Published In:
Volume 4 Issue 1, January-2019
Abstract:
Sacred groves are the pockets of almost climax vegetation. Preserved on religious grounds. They are located in the remote tribal areas. There are many plants grown near the temples, which are regarded as the sacred plants by different ethnic groups of the country. Sacred groves are not only the sacred ecosystems functioning as a rich repository of nature’s unique biodiversity, but also a product of the socio - ecological philosophy that our fore fathers have been cherishing since days. In India, from time immemorial, the concept of conservation of nature has been carefully woven in to the various religious beliefs and customs. Sacred groves are significant also in tracing the past history area they act as model for social forestry, as they help in finding out the species composition in particular geographical area. The groves replicate the situation of the natural forest to a considerable. Sacred groves are also the home of many medicinal plants which not only help in curing several diseases of the rural population but also keep alive the heritage of traditional system of Indian medicine .Tribal folklore is rich in Magico-religious beliefs and taboos. Sacred groves are ancient natural sanctuaries that have supported the growth of several interesting and rare species of flora and fauna of the past. In the district many centers are considered under sacred grove category.
Keywords:
Key words: Sacred groves, local communities, Vikarabad district
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"ASTUDY OF SOME SACRED PLANTS IN ANANTHAGIRI RESERVE FOREST OF VIKARABAD DISTRICT TELANGANA", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.4, Issue 1, page no.243 - 249, January-2019, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1901041.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR1901041
Registration ID:190043
Published In: Volume 4 Issue 1, January-2019
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Page No: 243 - 249
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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