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Grove of trees of special religious importance to a particular culture
Sacred groves, sacred woods, or sacred forests are groves of trees that have special religious importance within a particular culture. Sacred groves feature
Sacred_grove
Forest fragments of varying sizes
Sacred groves of India are forest groves which are communally protected and usually have a religious connotation. Hunting and logging are usually prohibited
Sacred_groves_of_India
Topics referred to by the same term
Sacred grove or similar may mean: sacred grove or sacred woods, a grove of trees of special religious importance to a particular culture. "Grove" or "Sacred
Sacred_grove_(disambiguation)
Small group of trees
Middle East, is known for featuring palm groves. A famous sacred grove in mainland Greece was the oak grove at Dodona. Outside the walls of Athens, the
Grove_(nature)
paganism and Germanic mythology, both as individuals (sacred trees) and in groups (sacred groves). The central role of trees in Germanic religion is noted
Sacred trees and groves in Germanic paganism and mythology
Sacred_trees_and_groves_in_Germanic_paganism_and_mythology
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Osogbo, Nigeria
Osun-Osogbo is a sacred grove along the banks of the Osun river just outside the city of Osogbo, Osun State of Nigeria. The Osun-Osogbo Grove is several centuries
Osun-Osogbo
Latin name of a sacred forest
In ancient Roman religion, a lucus ([ˈɫ̪uː.kʊs], plural lucī) is a sacred grove. A lucus was a cultivated place, more like a wooded park than a forest
Lucus
Forest in New York important to the Latter Day Saint movement
77°14′40″W / 43.040669°N 77.244404°W / 43.040669; -77.244404 The Sacred Grove is a forested area of western New York near the home of Joseph Smith
Sacred Grove (Latter Day Saints)
Sacred_Grove_(Latter_Day_Saints)
The sacred groves is a zone of Biodiversity Park, Visakhapatnam located in the premises of Rani Chandramani Devi Government Hospital. It has more than
Sacred groves of Biodiversity Park, Visakhapatnam
Sacred_groves_of_Biodiversity_Park,_Visakhapatnam
American video game series
Dire Grove Sacred Grove Released!". Big Fish Games. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2015. "Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove, Sacred Grove – Review
Mystery_Case_Files
River of Nigeria
establishing sacred groves outside all settlements. A century ago there were many sacred groves in Yorubaland: every town had one. Most of these groves have now
Osun_River
Frazione in Umbria, Italy
residents. The name of Monteluco derives from its sacred grove (lucus). The dense vegetation of the sacred grove covers the hill, which rises to 800 metres (2
Monteluco
Yoruba orisha
annual festival that usually takes place in August, at the Oṣun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in Osogbo. A violín is a type of musical ceremony in Regla de Ocha performed
Oshun
Tree which a community deems to hold religious significance
have meditated in Bodh Gaya, is also revered as sacred. Sacred trees are sometimes planted in sacred groves, which may also have other types of trees too
Sacred_tree
Tourist site in Ghana
Tanoboase Sacred Grove and Shrine is near the village of Tanoboase in the Techiman, Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. It is believed to be the cradle and the
Tanoboase Sacred Grove and Shrine
Tanoboase_Sacred_Grove_and_Shrine
Painting by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
The Sacred Grove, Beloved of the Arts and Muses or simply The Sacred Grove, French: Le Bois sacré cher aux arts et aux muses, refers to three separate
The Sacred Grove, Beloved of the Arts and Muses
The_Sacred_Grove,_Beloved_of_the_Arts_and_Muses
Sacred grove in Kerala, India
Kottam is a sacred grove in Kannur district, Kerala, India, situated at Mangattuparamba near Dharmasala. At present, this 20.18 Acre sacred grove is controlled
Neeliyar_Kottam
Symbolic and sacred meanings ascribed to certain geometric shapes
tabernacles has sometimes been considered sacred. The concept applies also to sacred spaces such as temenoi, sacred groves, village greens, pagodas and holy wells
Sacred_geometry
Town in Eastern Region, Ghana
shares border with Akropong and Dawu. On its southern border is Abiriw Sacred Grove, which has an area of 400 square mile. Abiriw is one of the Guan states
Abiriw
City in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
of Pebbles'). The open-roofed mosque at Muzdalifah is known as "The Sacred Grove [ar]" (Arabic: ٱلْمَشْعَر ٱلْحَرَام, romanized: Al-Mašʿar Al-Ḥarām) in
Muzdalifah
Significance of trees in religion and folklore
polytheism both appear to have involved cultic practice in sacred groves, especially grove of oak.[citation needed] The term druid itself possibly derives
Trees_in_mythology
Species of amphibian
Raorchestes sanctisilvaticus, also known as the sacred grove bushfrog, sacred grove bush frog or Similipal bush frog, is a critically endangered species
Raorchestes_sanctisilvaticus
Forest associated to Shinto shrines in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto City, at the site of the Kamomioya Shrine. The forest itself is a sacred grove associated with an important Shinto sanctuary complex known in Japanese
Tadasu_no_Mori
Sukur Cultural Landscape Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are
List of World Heritage Sites in Nigeria
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Nigeria
Garden and sculpture complex in Italy
The Sacro Bosco ("Sacred Grove"), colloquially called Park of the Monsters (Parco dei Mostri in Italian), also named Garden of Bomarzo, is a Mannerist
Gardens_of_Bomarzo
captive. He also mentions Christian missionaries felling the holy groves and sacred oaks, which Lithuanians believed to be the homes of their gods. Jan
Lithuanian_mythology
Mosque in Muzdalifah, Saudi Arabia
Allah at the Sacred Grove. And remember Him as He has guided you, and verily, you were, before, of those who were astray. — The Sacred Grove in the verse
Al-Mash'ar_al-Haram_Mosque
Sacred groves in Kerala, India
Kavu is the traditional name given for sacred groves across the Malabar Coast in Kerala, South India. Kavus are notable for Theyyam, the centuries-old
Kavu
commonwealth. She was also closely associated with the Roman Empire. A grove sacred to the goddess was used as the site of a famous meeting of the leaders
Ferentina
Hindu temple in Idukki district, Kerala
Amaramkavu is a sacred grove and Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess VanaDurga, situated in Kolani, Thodupuzha Municipality, Idukki district, Kerala. Amaramkavu
Amaramkavu
Austrian-Nigerian artist (1915–2009)
local artists in Osogbo to redevelop and redecorate the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove with sculptures and carvings depicting the various activities of the
Susanne_Wenger
Sacred, pillar-like object in Saxon paganism
was erected on its place in 783 and blessed by Pope Leo III. Sacred trees and sacred groves were widely venerated by the Germanic peoples (including Donar's
Irminsul
Sacred grove in Sringeri, India
Nakshatravana, also called Nakshatravanam or Nakshatravan, is a sacred grove in Sringeri, Karnataka, India. It is associated with the Sringeri Sharada
Nakshatravana
Indian religion
term "Sarna", derived from the Mundari language, means "sacred grove" and refers to the sacred grove where tribal religious practices take place. It is etymologically
Sarnaism
Indian forest
The Vaishno Devi Sacred Grove is a protected patch of relict virgin forest located in the Kumaon Himalaya region of Uttarakhand, India. Spanning an area
Vaishno_Devi_Sacred_Grove
American drummer and composer (born 1952)
Snoop Dogg, and others in his home studio, which he refers to as the Sacred Grove. On August 24, 2011, he was a featured soloist on the Late Show with
Stewart_Copeland
Germanic pagan goddess
needed] where Tacitus records that a sacred grove in ancient Frisia was dedicated to her, and that near this grove 900 Roman soldiers were killed in 28
Baduhenna
Daughter of Minos in Greek mythology
witness. An ancient scholiast wrote that Ariadne and Theseus had sex on a sacred grove, and an angry Dionysus revealed that to Artemis, who proceeded to punish
Ariadne
Forest in India
Bir Sikhanwala, also spelt as Bir Sikhan Wala, is a sacred-grove (known as a jhidi in Punjabi) located in the Faridkot district of Punjab, India. There
Bir_Sikhanwala_(sacred_grove)
Sacred grove in India and Bangladesh
Jahirathan or Jahergarh (Hindi: जाहेरथान, जाहिराथान, जाहेरगढ़), is a sacred grove that is considered the residence of Jaher Ayo and is a worship site for
Jaherthan
Village in Meghalaya, India
named after monoliths. Mawphlang is the site of one of the Khasi Hills sacred groves. Khasi heritage village - located in the Mawphlang district - is considered
Mawphlang
Topics referred to by the same term
Sacred wood or Sacred Woods may refer to: Sacred grove, a mythological landscape, referenced in many traditions or religions The Sacred Wood, a collection
Sacred_wood
Religion practised by ancient Celtic people
them. Greco-Roman writers stated that the Celts held ceremonies in sacred groves and other natural shrines, called nemetons, while some Celtic peoples
Ancient_Celtic_religion
Traditional religion of Germanic peoples
foundations of new structures. Evidence for sacred places includes not only natural locations such as sacred groves but also early evidence for the construction
Germanic_paganism
Ancient Greek mythological hero
and arid spot into a well watered grove, which he provided with clear running-tracks and shady walks". Its sacred grove furnished the olive oil that was
Academus
Temple in Rajasthan, India
saints traveled to meditate at Sire Mandir because it is considered the sacred grove of sage Jabali. Pandavas spent some of their time here and King Bhruthhari's
Sire_Mandir
Arnemetia - Celtic river goddess (Her name is connected with nemeton, “sacred grove,” which means it’s the best place to find brewing water). Ash - Egyptian
List of deities of wine and beer
List_of_deities_of_wine_and_beer
Roman nymphs associated with oak trees
Querquetulanae virae were nymphs of the oak grove (querquetum) at a stage of producing green growth. Their sacred grove (lucus) was within the Porta Querquetulana
Querquetulanae
Sacred space in ancient Celtic religion
nemeta) was a sacred space in ancient Celtic religion. The Gaulish word denoted an open place set apart for worship, most often a sacred grove or clearing
Nemeton
Water deity
("against, beside") and nemeton ("sacred grove"). Her name is thus interpreted as "she who dwells in the sacred grove", suggesting Arnemetia may be a divine
Arnemetia
Town in Umbria, Italy
preserved. The name of Monteluco derives from its sacred grove (lucus). The dense vegetation of the sacred grove covers the hill, which rises to 800 metres (2
Spoleto
Ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles
Oedipus's relationship with the sacred grove of the Erinyes. At the beginning of the play, Oedipus has to be led through the grove by Antigone and is only allowed
Oedipus_at_Colonus
Archaeological site and Minoan palace complex in Heraklion, Crete
Fresco, the Procession Fresco, the Cup-Bearer, the Dolphin Fresco, the Sacred Grove fresco and the image often called the Prince of the Lilies. The frescoes
Knossos
Shinto sanctuary complex in Kyoto, Japan
it dwell in the sacred grove of Ō-miwa. He caused the spirit of his son Aji-suki-taka-hiko-ne-no-mikoto To dwell in the sacred grove of Kamo in Kaduraki;
Kamo_shrines
Species of tree
extinct for 184 years until a single living specimen was discovered in a sacred grove in Kollam district, when scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical
Madhuca_diplostemon
Monkey Sanctuary in Ghana
Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary is a traditional sacred grove conservation established in 1993 under the direction of a Peace Corps volunteer as a community-based
Tafi_Atome_Monkey_Sanctuary
Roman goddess of childbirth
The title might alternatively have been derived from lucus ("grove") after a sacred grove of lotus trees on the Esquiline Hill associated with Juno, later
Lucina_(mythology)
Celtic goddess
Nemetona, or 'she of the sacred grove', is a Celtic goddess with roots in northeastern Gaul. She is thought to have been the eponymous deity of the Germano-Celtic
Nemetona
at the roofless mosque in Muzdalifah called al-Mash'ar al-Haram (the Sacred Grove) Danarto (1989). A Javanese pilgrim in Mecca. p. 27. ISBN 0-8674-6939-0
List of mosques in Saudi Arabia
List_of_mosques_in_Saudi_Arabia
Fruitstone used as a prayer bead in Hinduism
one because as 108 is considered sacred and a suitable number of times to recite a short mantra. The number 108 is sacred in many spiritual traditions, symbolising
Rudraksha
Vortumnus Lares Diana Lucina Elsewhere, Varro claims Sol Indiges – who had a sacred grove at Lavinium – as Sabine but at the same time equates him with Apollo
List_of_Roman_deities
Hindu deity known for sex changes
form by divine grace soon after her birth. After mistakenly entering a sacred grove as an adult, Ila is either cursed to change his/her gender every month
Ila_(Hinduism)
Priest of the goddess Diana at Aricia in Italy
Nemorensis. The priest was king of the sacred grove by the lake. No one was to break off any branch of a certain sacred oak, except that if a runaway slave
Rex_Nemorensis
Roman deity of the countryside
a goddess of prophecy under the name of Fatuus, with oracles in the sacred grove of Tibur, around the well Albunea, and on the Aventine Hill in ancient
Faunus
Hill forest in Haryana, India
Mangar Bani is a Paleolithic archaeological site and sacred grove hill forest next to the Mangar village on Delhi-Haryana border. It lies in the South
Mangar_Bani
Deity in Germanic paganism
found on an unspecified island in the "ocean", where it is kept in a sacred grove and draped in white cloth. Only a priest may touch it. When the priest
Nerthus
Ethnic religion of the Circassian people
of groves, observing that during internal community feuds, a dissatisfied faction could choose to secede and establish an independent sacred grove of
Circassian_paganism
Ancient Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth
February. A temple (aedes) of Juno Lucina was built in 375 BC in the grove sacred to the goddess from early times. It stood precisely on the Cispius near
Juno_(mythology)
Archaeological site in Capena, Italy
Lucus Feroniae was an ancient sanctuary or, literally sacred grove ("lucus"), dedicated to the Sabine goddess Feronia, protector of freedmen, ex-slaves
Lucus_Feroniae
Wildlife sanctuary in Goa, India
government land, much of the sacred grove is now encroached upon for cashew plantations and agriculture. The sacred grove is an excellent example of the
Mhadei_Wildlife_Sanctuary
Temple of LDS church
history of the Latter Day Saint movement. Nearby is the grove of trees known as the Sacred Grove where the church's founder and first president, Joseph
Palmyra_New_York_Temple
King of Greek mythology
lover of Poseidon. Erysichthon once took twenty men with him to the sacred grove of Demeter, where he cut down a black poplar tree where tree nymphs gathered
Erysichthon_of_Thessaly
dragon, a dragon that guarded Zeus' sacred grove in Nemea. Ophiogenean dragon, a dragon that guarded Artemis' sacred grove in Mysia. Pitanian dragon, a dragon
List of Greek mythological creatures
List_of_Greek_mythological_creatures
at the height of Ulya Chaves, the sacred grove of platanus trees near the village of Veravul. The places with sacred trees like any shrine are called odjah
Talysh_mythology
Geographic feature with spiritual significance
hills, forests, groves, trees, rivers, lakes, lagoons, caves, islands and springs. They are often considered sacred spaces. Sacred natural sites are
Sacred_natural_site
Artefact in Greek mythology, part of the Argonauts' tale
it to Zeus. Phrixus gave the fleece to King Aeëtes, who kept it in a sacred grove, whence Jason and the Argonauts stole it with the help of Medea, Aeëtes's
Golden_Fleece
of the poles, symbolizing a lush grove of trees. Dancers from Alberta Ballet and Ballet BC assembled around the grove as a quote from My Heart Soars by
2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
2010_Winter_Olympics_opening_ceremony
Location in Norse mythology
Tacitus on a sacred grove of the Semnones: At a stated period, all the tribes of the same race assemble by their representatives in a grove consecrated
Grove_of_Fetters
Sacred grove of ancient Pisaureum
Lucus Pisaurensis is a sacred grove or lucus of ancient Pisaurum, modern Pesaro in Italy. It is just outside the coastal comune of Pesaro, between the
Lucus_Pisaurensis
Sacred grove at Shuri Castle, Okinawa
Sonohyan-utaki (園比屋武御嶽; Okinawan: スヌファンウタキ Sunufan-utaki ) is a sacred grove of trees and plants (utaki) of the traditional indigenous Ryukyuan religion
Sonohyan-utaki
Tradition of sacred choral music
the Sacred Harp Performed by the Alabama Sacred Harp Singers Problems playing this file? See media help. Sacred Harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral
Sacred_Harp
Place for religious activities of followers of Sarnaism
and Odisha. It is a sacred grove, where people gather to celebrate local festivals and perform rituals. Sarna is a sacred grove of Sal trees and is also
Sarna_(place)
WestBengal. Sacred related Sacred trees Balete tree, largest in Philippines Bodhi Tree Sacred groves Sacred groves of India Tree spirit Tree worship Sacred mountains
List_of_banyan_trees_in_India
State in northeastern India
about 5400 feet above sea level. Sacred Forest Mawphlang: One of the most celebrated sacred-groves of the State is the grove at Mawphlang about 25 kilometres
Meghalaya
Perennial woody plant with elongated trunk
their longevity and usefulness, trees have always been revered, with sacred groves in various cultures, and they play a role in many of the world's mythologies
Tree
List of Banyan trees in India List of national parks of India Sacred groves of India Sacred trees Wildlife sanctuaries of India "Biosphere Reserves in India"
Biosphere_reserves_of_India
Ecosystem of Indian state
remains, such as at the site of sacred groves, which are associated with local religious and cultural beliefs. Sacred groves are referred to as jhidi in Punjabi
Wildlife_of_Punjab,_India
British Neo-Druidic organisation
Retrieved 2026-05-12. "The Sacred Grove Project - sacredgroveproject.org". 2025-03-06. Retrieved 2026-04-23. "The Sacred Grove Planting Programme | Order
Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
Order_of_Bards,_Ovates_and_Druids
Etruscan deity
The bond of the twelve Etruscan populi was renewed annually at the sacred grove of Fanum Voltumnae, the sanctuary of Voltumnus sited near Volsinii, which
Voltumna
Town in Kerala, India
Theyyam. The Thaze Kavu, part of the Andaloor Kavu, has the remnants of a sacred grove. It is one of the few remaining habitats for the species typical of the
Andaloor
Species of plant
Karo people, ti plants are planted near village or family shrines in a sacred grove. Among the Toraja people, red ti plants are used in rituals and as decorations
Cordyline_fruticosa
Grove of trees of special religious importance to a particular culture
Oran lands are traditional Sacred grove in India and community-conserved pastoral commons in Rajasthan, India, dedicated to local deities. The term oran
Oran_lands
Samnite goddess of the foul-smelling gases of the earth
with Isis—then the sacred grove called Memphi described in an inscription from Rome may be the same location as the sacred grove of Mephitis situated
Mefitis
Traditional natural sacred spaces in South India
(lit. "snake groves") is a traditional sacred grove found near ancestral homes in Kerala and Tulunad regions of South India. These groves are believed
Sarpa_Kavu
Ecoregion of India
includes the three forest areas of Marakkanam, Kurumpuram, and Agaram. The sacred grove of Marakkanam preserves a section of evergreen closed canopy forest.
East Deccan dry evergreen forests
East_Deccan_dry_evergreen_forests
Place in Central Region, Ghana
for all Fante-speaking people and was the location of the sacred Nananom Pow (sacred grove) which is also near Obidan. It has a large market that attracts
Mankessim
Festival in Ghana by the Ashantis
Teneabasaso or Kwantakese sacred grove where he was born at Kokofu-Anyinam in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The sacred grove is called Teneabasaso because
Opemso_Festival
American rock band
album, Freudian Slip (1994). On September 11, 2013, Copeland posted a Sacred Grove video on YouTube featuring an Animal Logic "reunion". Copeland, Holland
Animal_Logic_(band)
Sacred tree of the Germanic pagans
used to build a church at the site dedicated to Saint Peter. Sacred trees and sacred groves were widely venerated by the Germanic peoples. According to
Donar's_Oak
Type of garden
Academy was situated in an ancient grove of plane trees that was sacred to an archaic hero, Akademos. Sacred groves were never actively planted, but had
Greek_garden
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