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Dapora Forest - a gond Temple


     

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Dapora 'C' class forest, falling in Wani Range of Yeotmal Division, is zealously protected by local tribals (Gouds) who consider this forest as a temple an abode of their deity 'Phersopen'. This typical instance of the protection of a forest from human interference out of religious belief is graphically described.
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Dapora 'C' class forest, falling in Wani Range of Yeotmal Division, is zealously protected by local tribals (Gouds) who consider this forest as a temple an abode of their deity 'Phersopen'. This typical instance of the protection of a forest from human interference out of religious belief is graphically described.