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Analysis Study Research Paper | Botany | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Plants of Religious Belief and their Ethno - Botanical Importance in Ratnagiri District
Girish Bhatade | Shivprasad Mahadkar
Abstract: The present research paper describes the plants of religious belief and ethno - botanical importance of Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra and their associated deity and festivals. Several intensive surveys were carried out to find the definite role and importance of 40 religious belief-oriented plant species in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India in life styles, religious activities and healthcare. These religious significant plants are used in variety of ceremonies in various ways throughout the year by the people of study area. Furthermore, these plants are considered as sacred due to their medicinal, aesthetic and natural qualities. Thus, our ancestors linked various God and Goddess with several plants for their conservation and named as sacred plants. These ancient beliefs show the human relation with plants are also helpful in the conservation of plant species for their valuable qualities.
Keywords: Religious belief, ethno - botany, Ratnagiri District
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,
Pages: 1452 - 1459