Sacred groves (SGs) are considered as rich source of biodiversity, and also the source of endemic and threatened species. Existence of SGs is since centuries, as a traditional way of conservation and has a significant contribution in the process of biodiversity conservation. SGs are of positive consequential amalgamation of religion and ecology. Moreover, SGs are also significant as most of the plants are being used for medicinal purposes. Present review article is an attempt to bring together the data from published articles, books on SGs of Maharashtra at one plat form and with its analysis. Data for the present review article based on the published works, for giving an opportunity to study the various aspects of SGs. Data such as, district wise number of research publications, different type of works done on SGs have been provided.
