The term “Kasampatty Sacred Grove”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
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A newly declared Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) in Tamil Nadu known for its ecological and cultural significance
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A sacred grove in Meghalaya protected by the Khasi tribe, known as Mawphlang
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A community-preserved forest patch near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, dedicated to the deity Patra Devta
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A Shivalik hill sacred grove in Himachal Pradesh managed by local deities and village councils