Trees : The First Gods
July 31, 2019When humans began to imagine the Divine, Trees appear to have been the earliest links. Find out more about the three forms in which ancient Indians gave force to this idea.
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The Green Ramayana
April 12, 2019Not only is the Ramayana a part of India’s living culture, it is also a text that reveals much about India’s geography, landscape and forests. Read on!
Did you chew on Neem leaves this Gudi Padwa?
April 5, 2019Why do some Indian Festivals begin by eating or chewing something bitter? Here’s a peek into how people in Maharashtra begin their New Year with the taste of the bitter Neem!
Bring Colour to Holi with Flowers
March 16, 2019Indian Festivals have a strong association with India’s flora and fauna. Find out more about the Tree that gave colour to Holi – India’s festival of Colours.
Mahashivratri and the Bilwa Tree
March 2, 2019Find out more about the association of Mahashivratri and Shiva with the Bilwa Tree.
The Dukhbanjani Ber in Amritsar’s Golden Temple
November 23, 2018The Golden Temple in Amritsar is famous for many reasons. Here’s a lesser-known story of a miraculous tree
