India had a historic significance of worshipping the nature and that practice continues even in modern times, especially though the reverence of forest grooves. The concept of considering a part of forest as sacred near the villages most likely dates back to the pre-agrarian era and their existence has been documented since the early 1800s.
The cult of worshipping plants as a blessing from God on earth has its roots deep in the history of human civilization. Plants were considered as a solemn symbol that protected and defended man in various ways. Over the centuries, the world's first recorded conservation measures were enacted in India by emperor Ashoka.
