In this video, M. R. Hari introduces the kaavu sacred grove associated with PonnakudamSri Bhagavathy temple in Kalamassery panchayat in Ernakulam district. It is a prime patchof land spread over 8.25 acres, that is easily worth Rs 50 crores. But the family that ownsthe property and controls the Temple Trust maintains the virgin urban forest for the greatercommon good of the locality. The thick vegetation, an exceptional example of biodiversity,not only gifts the entire area with pure air and high groundwater level, but also provides ahaven for numerous creatures, and furthers the academic interests of the students of thedistrict.
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