The Green Man
Humans have always been intrigued by the wonders of nature, and the Green Man is proof of this. The weird thing is that most of us have seen the Green…
Ecofeminism – Rethinking Conservation
In 1987, Ynestra King, a feminist teacher, writer, and historian published an essay titled "What Is Ecofeminism?" in The Nation. She asked all Americans their most important question: how do…
Nature Conservation in Ancient India
“Ether, air, fire, water, earth, planets, all creatures, directions, trees and plants, rivers and seas, they are all organs of God’s body. Remembering this a devotee respects all species.” This…
The Sacred Forests In The Land Of Clouds
by Ritu Gajbhiye A dense canopied old growth forest with tall trees intertwined with vines and creepers. A melody of bird calls harmonizing with the howls of the Hoolock Gibbons.…
The Sacred Groves of Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand
Understanding traditional belief systems protecting sacred groves in Uttarakhand, India Throughout the year devotees throng the Golu Devta Temple nestled between tall chir pine trees located in Almora district of Uttarakhand.…
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing is a term that has been around for a while. It could be thought of as a fitness trend or just a simple mindfulness practice. Back in the…