Sacred Groves of Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan: An Ethnobotanical Study

Authors: Prashant Rao

Country: India

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Abstract: This study examines the sacred groves of Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan, India, focusing on their ethnobotanical significance, cultural heritage, and role in biodiversity conservation. Sacred groves are traditionally protected forested areas, revered by local communities for their spiritual and ecological importance. These spaces harbor a variety of plant species, some rare and medicinal, contributing to the biological richness of the region. Through ethnobotanical surveys, interviews with local communities, and analysis of plant species, this research documents the flora within these groves and explores the traditional knowledge associated with their use in folk medicine, rituals, and conservation practices.
The findings reveal that sacred groves in Sawai Madhopur serve as living repositories of indigenous plant knowledge, offering insight into sustainable practices that have been upheld for generations. However, modernization, shifts in religious practices, and socio-economic pressures threaten the survival of these groves. This study highlights the urgent need for policies that support local stewardship and integrate ethnobotanical knowledge into conservation frameworks.

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Paper Id: 231586

Published On: 2024-11-16

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 6, November-December 2024

Cite This: Sacred Groves of Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan: An Ethnobotanical Study - Prashant Rao - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 6, November-December 2024.

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