Volume : IV, Issue : VIII, August - 2014

Study of some Sacred plants of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. S. Rajagopal Reddy, Dr. L. Hemalatha Krishnaveni

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Plants occupy an important place in Indian mythology. Every nation has its own set of sacred plants. Plants are integral parts of Indian life and culture and worshipped among various tribes in India. The present article attempts to highlight the importance of some sacred plants which are traditionally worshipping in Kadapa District. About 35 plant species belonging to 31 genera and 24 families were documented. Significance of these plants in different ceremonies and their role in festivals has been discussed. People of this study area are highly religious and variety of rituals related to god and goddess worship are performed in various ways by the local people in which plants have their defined roles and importance. These plants are found in wild as well as grown in close vicinity of people in various places of this study area. These beliefs are not only showing the human relation with plant diversity, but also help in the conservation of species.

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Dr. S.Rajagopal Reddy, Dr. L.Hemalatha Krishnaveni Study of some Sacred plants of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.8 August 2014

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