Hesadih Sacred Grove
Hesadih Sacred Grove is a traditional sacred grove (Jaher/Jaherthan) located within the Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. There is a Shiva mandir at Hesadih. These groves are protected by local tribal communities—primarily the Santal, Bhumij, Munda, and Birhor peoples—relying on traditional oral laws and taboos rather than formal state-led rules. 37 tree species are found in this region.
About this Sacred Grove
Hesadih Sacred Grove is a traditional sacred grove (Jaher/Jaherthan) located within the Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. There is a Shiva mandir at Hesadih.
These groves are protected by local tribal communities—primarily the Santal, Bhumij, Munda, and Birhor peoples—relying on traditional oral laws and taboos rather than formal state-led rules. 37 tree species are found in this region.
Location
Coordinates: 22.7868532, 85.3550953
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kapok tree, cotton tree
Bombax ceiba- Individual Count
- 5