Ambeshwar devrai ( sacred grove)

This scared groove in the village Amba is maintained by the villagers for hundreds of years. It is a home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is a treasure trove for the botanists. You can see various species of horn bills  like Malabar pied horn bill, Great horn bill and Malabar grey horn bill,  Asian paradise flycatcher and many other birds here. It is a bird watcher's paradise. 

Devrai, also known as sacred groves, are patches of forests that are considered sacred in Indian culture. These groves have been preserved and protected by local communities for generations and play an essential role in the conservation of biodiversity in the region.

The term "Devrai" is derived from two words: "dev" which means God, and "rai" which means a patch of land. Devrai, thus, means a patch of land dedicated to God.

These sacred groves are found all over India, from the Western Ghats to the Himalayas, and are an important part of the cultural and religious heritage of the country. They are typically located near temples, and are considered to be the abode of the local deities. They are also associated with traditional beliefs and practices that are deeply rooted in the local culture.

Devrai are important for the conservation of biodiversity in the region. The groves are often home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, including many that are endangered or rare. This is because the groves are often located in areas that have not been significantly impacted by human activities such as logging, grazing, and cultivation.