July 13, 2009
Among the mystical places in Latvia is Pokaiņi, a forest not far from Dobele known particularly for the supposed strange powers that work their magic on visitors. The writer Arnolds Auziņš has recently put together a book, Pokaiņi, that seeks to separate truth from fiction about the place.
The 158-page book treats the phenomenon of Pokaiņi with objectivity, according to a press release from the publishing house Jumava.
The most interesting tourist draw of Pokaiņi is the various rock formations found in the forest. Some visitors claim the rocks provide a palpable energy. For some the energy has healing powers.
Auziņš in his book writes that Pokaiņi has little significance for archaeologists, but both dowsers and geologists have attested to strong energy fields, according to Jumava.
To view some photos of the forest and the rocks, visit www.lvm.lv, the Web site of Latvijas valsts meži.
Andris Straumanis is editor of Latvians Online.
