41. Historical references to sacred groves can be obtained from ancient classics as far back as Kalidasa's Vikramuurvashiiya. 42. The centre also maintains a complete list of identified sacred groves in India, most of which is online. 43. This has led some scholars to propose that the sanctuary consisted of only a sacred grove and an altar. 44. After surrendering to them, Fly used his magic to revert them into the Sacred Grove they were carved from. 45. Spiritual practices were guided by shamans, with sacred groves , especially oak groves, serving as places of worship. 46. In Augustan times, this open space was planted with trees in order to turn it into a sacred grove . 47. Examples include Thor's Oak, sacred groves , the Sacred tree at Uppsala, and the wooden Irminsul pillar. 48. The festival is centered on the sacred grove of the river goddess ?sun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 49. Sacred groves are being destroyed as a part of urbanization . The family " Nalukettil Puthenpurayil " still protects sacred groves.50. Sacred groves are being destroyed as a part of urbanization . The family " Nalukettil Puthenpurayil " still protects sacred groves .
