Sacred groves, known as 'Devrai' in Maharashtra and 'Kavu' in Kerala, are community-conserved forest patches dedicated to deities.
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Sacred groves are traditional conservation practices where forest patches are protected due to religious beliefs. Found across India (Devrai-Karnataka/Maharashtra, Kavu-Kerala, Jahera-Jharkhand), they preserve biodiversity and indigenous knowledge.