The Ecological Tradition of Tamil Nadu
These papers are an introduction to the ecological traditions of ancient Tamilagam which have continued into the Tamil Nadu of today.
Español: La Tradición ecológica de Tamil Nadu
India has several ecological traditions by which the natural environment has been preserved. The antiquity and rich heritage of Tamil literature is replete with descriptions of varying ecological traditions of which the sacred groves, the sacred tree (sthala vriksha) and the tanks (yeris) continue to be revered by the people. This book is a collection of papers which were authored by eminent scientists and archeologists and presented at the seminar on Conserving Our Ecological Heritage - the Tamil Tradition held by the C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre in September 1996.
Publication Years: 2004
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