The Green Sovereign: The Oak’s Environmental Generosity “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” — John Muir There are trees that stand in quiet splendour, content to let the centuries pass without fanfare. And then there is the oak — a monarch not onlyContinue reading “The Oak — A Tree of Time, Myth, and Memory -III”
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Colours of Bengaluru-III
The Yellow Radiance of Amaltas Following the fiery red of the African Tulip and the ethereal white of the Indian Cork Tree, Bengaluru’s lush canopy bursts into a brilliant yellow each spring, thanks to the spectacular Amaltas, or Cassia fistula. Commonly known as the Indian Laburnum or Golden Shower Tree, Amaltas is one of the city’sContinue reading “Colours of Bengaluru-III”
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”
The Magical Mulberry-Part II
The succulent sweet fruits of Mulberry That this wonderful tree has played a seminal role in providing to the civilized world, one of the finest products of nature representing both luxury and beauty; and remains an abiding tribute to both the enterprise and refinement of human race, does not take away from it the privilegeContinue reading “The Magical Mulberry-Part II”
Indian Ber-Part III
However, merely on the merit of an exceptionally endowed healer of a variety of ailments and bringing relief and succour to mankind, Ber deserves celebration. The Healer Apart from being tasty, Ber fruits offer an effective herbal remedy for a wide range of ailments. In Ayurveda, the Ber plant parts are used for treating bleeding disorders,Continue reading “Indian Ber-Part III”
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”
Refulgence of Red: Part II
Ixora or The West Indian Jasmine By all accounts, the refulgence of red that Ixora radiates epitomises nature’s ever-evolving symphony, weaving together tradition, myth, and the timeless emotions of love and passion. Within this floral marvel intertwine beauty, grace, divinity, and resilience, leaving an indelible footprint on the sands of culture and tradition. A CelebratedContinue reading “Refulgence of Red: Part II”
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