{"product_id":"sacred-groves-in-india","title":"SACRED GROVES IN INDIA","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xvi+170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e HB (Hardback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788173053238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARYAN BOOKS INTERNATIONAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22cm x 28cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn India, many communities practice nature worship, with sacred groves—forest patches dedicated to deities or ancestral spirits—being a significant tradition. These ancient ecosystems, numbering around two lakhs, are deeply rooted in India's religious and socio-cultural fabric. Sacred groves serve as biodiversity hotspots, protecting endangered and rare plant and animal species. This book explores the cultural and ecological significance of sacred groves, highlighting recent efforts by various stakeholders to preserve and strengthen these invaluable natural heritage sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aryan Books International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49517098828080,"sku":"AryanBooksInternationalDrg_9788173053238","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/aryan-books-international-book-default-title-sacred-groves-in-india-40121047908656.jpg?v=1775958096","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/sacred-groves-in-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}