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The Jacaranda’s Lament

(I saw a grumbling gardener collecting the fallen flowers of a jacaranda tree, shed so generously, and still resplendent even while decaying. He muttered endlessly as he cleared the litter. This poem whispers Jacaranda’s agony, amidst the decay and the trampling —an ephemeral beauty misunderstood by the world. Scorned as litter, her vibrant offerings areContinue reading “The Jacaranda’s Lament”

Colours of Bengaluru -Part II

The White-Elegance of the Indian Cork Tree ‘Draped in nature’s elegance, white flowers bloom, embodying grace and beauty’ In contrast to the vibrant and bright colours that crown the arboreal canopy of Bengaluru, there exists a quiet, soothing counterpoint. These are the soft white bloom of the Indian Cork Tree (Millingtonia hortensis). In this seriesContinue reading “Colours of Bengaluru -Part II”

Colours of Bengaluru-Part I

The Orange, The White, The Yellow, and The Purple Part I-The Orange of  African Tulip A Flaming Jewel in Bangalore’s Crown Whether one is  strolling down the avenues or simply glancing out from one’s  window, the African Tulip tree is a sight that holds one spellbound, its bright blossoms painting the cityscape in warm, inviting hues. That Bangalore’sContinue reading “Colours of Bengaluru-Part I”

Angel’s Trumpet

“Does beauty, then, always carry this thread—A shimmer of wonder, a whisper of dread?” A short stroll down the lane from my modest abode in Bangalore brings me face-to-face with a plant that never fails to stop me in my tracks. It captivates me, its uncommon beauty impossible to ignore, each encounter as astonishing asContinue reading “Angel’s Trumpet”

Indian Ber – Part II

But Ber’s embrace of cultures and traditions is far more diverse. Its legend lingers in several contexts. Universally Sacred The Ber tree registers a unique presence and an integral part of landscape that surround Hindu temples. Unveiling its significance, the Ber fruits take centre stage in the divine offerings to Lord Shiva. The revered HinduContinue reading “Indian Ber – Part II”