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Ajivali Devrai / Sacred Grove, Pune District, Maharashtra

Ajivali Devrai / Sacred Grove

Ajivali Devrai is a protected sacred forest (or devrai) located near the Pavana Dam in Maval Taluka, roughly 40–50 kilometers from Pune, Maharashtra. Size & Type: A semi-evergreen forest patch spanning about 22 acres (or roughly 20 hectares), traditionally conserved by local villagers. Deity: Dedicated to Waghjai Devi, the guardian goddess of the forest. Flora & Fauna: Features dense canopies with trees reaching 60 to 70 feet high, rare plants, diverse birdlife, and seasonal streams.

StateMaharashtra
DistrictPune District
LocationAjivali Devrai / Sacred Grove
Area—
Latitude18.5931285
Longitude73.4889317

About this Sacred Grove

Ajivali Devrai is a protected sacred forest (or devrai) located near the Pavana Dam in Maval Taluka, roughly 40–50 kilometers from Pune, Maharashtra.
Size & Type: A semi-evergreen forest patch spanning about 22 acres (or roughly 20 hectares), traditionally conserved by local villagers.
Deity: Dedicated to Waghjai Devi, the guardian goddess of the forest.
Flora & Fauna: Features dense canopies with trees reaching 60 to 70 feet high, rare plants, diverse birdlife, and seasonal streams.

Location

Coordinates: 18.5931285, 73.4889317

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