in the vast stretches of shimmering deserts of Rajasthan exist religious traditions deeply rooted in reverence for the environment. The forest-based religious system of Oran is one such tradition which has prevailed for centuries. Unfortunately, this self-reliant culture is fast disappearing as the desert economy tries to catch up with modern market logic.
The system involves selection of a piece of land in the settlement which is then dedicated to a particular god, goddess or legendary hero. Trees are planted and a forest developed on this piece of land which was called
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/forsaken-forests
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/down-earth
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/common-property-resources
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-conservation
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/religious-beliefs
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rajasthan