A geospatial census of the Sahyadri Devrai — the ancient deity-protected groves of Maharashtra. Drone surveys, ground-truth geotagging, and expert validation, woven into one living record.
Each grove is a refuge of biodiversity, protected for generations by faith. Explore them across the Western Ghats.
Open full-screen mapEach grove is a living archive of biodiversity, kept sacred for generations. Step inside.
Each grove is mapped from above, capturing its true extent and canopy as a high-resolution base layer.
Surveyors walk the grove, geotagging significant trees with photos, girth, height and local knowledge.
Environmentalists verify species, add scientific and conservation notes, and approve records for the public archive.