Sacred groves and Sacred plants of Ambaji forest

Gujarat is situated in the Central Western part of India, with an area of 1,96,020 Sq. km. The Eastern hilly region is formed by Southern, Western & Northern extension of Aravalli, Satpura and Sahyadri Mountain ranges respectively. Ambaji range forest belongs to Banaskantha District. It is a part of Ambaji-Balaram wildlife sanctuary. Ambaji is a town within taluka Danta of District Banaskantha, North Gujarat, India.The Pin code of Ambaji town is 385110 It is known for its historical and mythological connections. Ambaji town is known for possessing mines which produce fine quality marble & granite. Ambaji town is located at 24.33°N 72.85°E. It is at altitude of 480 metres (1,570 ft) surrounded by Aravalli hills. Ambaji range forest is a part of Danta taluka of 300 sq. km. geographical area of the range. North Gujarat is following under Boswellia forest type, the following are the three main forests upon which the local people depending for various purposes. Present book deals with total 32 Sacred groves and 89 sacred plants are enumerated from the different forest patches, protected by the local people through religious belief and cultural practices evolved to minimize destruction.