Bishnois
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The Bishnois are a community of nature worshippers in the state of Rajasthan, India. They also have a sizeable presence in neighbouring state of Haryana.
The sect was founded by Guru Jamdeshwar (b. 1451). He had laid down 29 principles to be followed by the sect. Killing animals and felling trees were banned. Before his death he has stated that the black buck was his manifestation after death and should be conserved.
In Bishnoi dominated areas deer, blue bulls and black bucks are seen grazing peacefully.
The Bishnoi community have launched strong agitations against the killing of black bucks by Salman Khan, a filmstar and Mansur Ali Khan of Pataudi, a former cricketer.
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