KOTAGIRI, India (AP) — Sacred forests and groves are primeval woodlands that different faith communities around the world have safeguarded for centuries as abodes of the spiritual or the divine.
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Meghalaya hosts over 125 sacred forests, vital for environmental conservation, rooted in Indigenous religious beliefs and culture. These ancient groves have been protected for centuries, serving as ...