News Headline
Initiative to conserve sacred groves
Source
The Hindu
Publication Date
2021-05-31
There are 163 sacred groves on the Marakkanam-Puducherry-Cuddalore stretch For centuries, ‘Kovil Kaadugal’ or sacred groves were looked after and maintained by the local communities residing there, who made use of the age-old traditions and knowledge to conserve them.