Peravurani Perumal Temple
This 17th century temple is worshipped every day with poojas performed in the morning and evening. The presiding deity Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal with his…
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Sacred Groves of India
Biodiversity · Ecological traditions · Community conservation
Discover India's sacred natural landscapes, explore their plant diversity, and learn how communities have protected these living traditions for generations.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Learn About the Initiative
Discover the purpose of the Sacred Groves of India initiative
and its role in documenting cultural and ecological heritage.
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10States
62Districts
1,028Locations
1,026Sacred Groves
4,563Species
EXPLORE THE PORTAL
Discover India's Sacred Natural Heritage
Explore connected themes that bring together biodiversity, culture and conservation.
Sacred GrovesExplore groves by state, district and location.
Sacred PlantsDiscover culturally significant trees and plants.
Sacred AnimalsLearn about animals in Indian ecological traditions.
Sacred SeedsExplore traditional seeds and cultural associations.
Sacred WaterbodiesExplore rivers, lakes, springs and sacred waters.
Sacred Caves
Discover sacred caves, spiritual traditions and their ecological significance.
Sacred Mountains
Explore sacred peaks, mountain worship and India's natural heritage.
Sacred Tanks
Learn about sacred temple tanks, traditional water systems and conservation.
Sacred Cities / Sites
Explore sacred cities, pilgrimage sites and India's cultural heritage.
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Featured Sacred Groves
Peravurani Kali Amman Temple
People come every day and worship and offer pongal as their wish is fulfilled. Annual festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai…
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Peravurani Neelakanda Vinayagar Temple
The temple is located in the city with a temple tank. People take a holy dip in the temple tank to cure of their…
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Enathi Muneshwaran Temple
The deity is worshipped in a small shrine. People come to worship only on special days and offer pongal and animal sacrifice of hens…
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Sai Baba Ka Mandir
Sai Baba Ka Mandir, Anari Village, Banswara District, Rajasthan. The most famous and prominent Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir in Banswara is located just…
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Prithvinath Mahadev ji Ka Oran
Prithvinath Mahadev ji Ka Oran is a culturally and ecologically significant sacred grove (Oran) located in the Amlipada Village of Banswara District, Rajasthan.
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WHY SACRED GROVES MATTER
Living landscapes of biodiversity and tradition
Sacred groves are community-protected natural areas that often preserve native vegetation, plant diversity and important cultural traditions. This portal brings those records together for education, awareness and conservation.
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Conservation and Restoration of Sacred Groves
Information about sacred grove conservation and restoration.
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Cultural Significance
Information about the cultural traditions and heritage of sacred groves.
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Ecological Significance
Information about biodiversity and the ecological importance of sacred groves.
