Sacred Groves and Temples: Resource, Religion, and Resistance
Abstract
In the hilly region of the Western Ghats in South India, the people have preserved Sacred Groves for almost 3000 years. Their decision to preserve these patches of old growth evergreen forest is largely becaus…
Oudala Sacred Grove
Oudala Sacred Grove
Guides: Vinesh Hegde and Devu Marathe
Visited on May 23rd, 2011
1) Located North of Hulekal in Uttara Kannada
2) Size: 20 Hectares
3) Originally a Sacr…
Madhukeshwara Temple at Banavasi
Madhukeshwara Temple at Banavasi
Guide: Temple Staff
Visited on May 25th, 2011
1) The central building was built in the 2nd Century AD and dedicated to Lord Shiva
a) It houses a shri…