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Environmentalists have often voiced their concern about the groundwater depletion in the NCR region. Mindless deforestation is aggravating this problem further. What can be described as possibly the last stretch of virgin forests in the NCR region, the Mangar Bani forests on the Gurgaon-Faridabad highway, also stand the risk of being uprooted.
The forests are marked by the divine presence of the five centuries old cult of Gudariya Baba. Locals believe that he attained enlightenment during his stay in the Mangar Bani forests and it is held that the place is in itself an old wise soul. Gudariya Baba’s teachings to his disciples included a warning that any harm by humans or even cattles shall invite the wrath of the wise soul.
As students of journalism at AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, we are trying to bring the importance of these forests to the fore. Follow this space and check our updates to know more.
Your contributions are always welcome! Mail us at mangarbani@gmail.com.
Mangar Bani is also the one of the only places in India where sacred Frankincense tree Boswellia serrata is found growing naturally… ( ref: Pradip Kishen’s book – Trees of Delhi .in which he talks about this Sacred Forest )
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Very wonderful posts and a powerful mission.
-Brett
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