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Mawphlang’s largest sacred forest in Meghalaya.

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Mawphlang - the sacred forest of Meghalaya.

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Inside the sacred forest, Mawphlang.

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The entrance to Mawphlang's sacred grove is open for tourists.

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A tour guide explaining the rules and regulations of the sacred grove.

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Rudraksha from Mawphlang.

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Rudraksha Tree within Mawphlang's grove.

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On the left is a shed built by the stream, and on the right is a spring shed within Mawphlang's sacred forest.

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A place where the community wash their clothes.

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A rainwater flows into the sacred grove.

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Untouched stream within Mawphlang's sacred grove.

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On the left, water flowing from the grove joins the Um-Lawlyngdoh River.

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A stream that comes from Mawphlang's sacred grove.

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Stream within Mawphlang's sacred forest.

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