Conservation of Deo-rahati (sacred groves) in India has ancient roots from Vedic period. Even in modern days ethnic groups conserve religiously preserved forest patches through their customs, taboos and local festivals associated with the deities. Therefore, these forest pockets serve the vital function of conserving biological diversity and natural water streams.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/deo-rahati-ancient-concept-biodiversity-conservation
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/d-s-nipunage
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/d-k-kulkarni
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/asian-agri-history
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/water-conservation
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sacred-groves
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/religious-beliefs
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity-conservation
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra
