Let's learn about the world of trees and their importance!
Explore the Sacred Groves of India.
Find out more about the sacred groves of Tamil Nadu.
Sacred Groves are protected by local communities due to their religious beliefs and traditions.
Learn about the Sacred Groves of Karnataka
Sacred Groves are part of religious and cultural beliefs. Find out more of India.
In Uttarakhand, sacred groves are commonly known as Deo Bhumi and Bugyal which are sacred alpine meadows.
Sarna is generally known as the sacred grove of the tribes of Jharkhand and extends to nearby states. Sarnas are central to the tribal communities' culture and heritage.
Assam has a number of such sacred groves that are thriving because of these ancient beliefs and traditions.
A group of sacred groves preserved for the local forest deities and worshipped by the meitei community since ancient times.
In Himachal Pradesh, the local myths and legends associated with sacred groves go a long way in preserving the forests from destruction.
Charpat Bani is a dense forest, considered to be a sacred grove and is believed to be the abode of a local deity called Charpat Yogi.
These sacred groves are most often found in untouched parts of forests and each village has its own sacred groves which are called Ngawpui, which have been protected for many generations.
In Odisha, these sacred groves are known as Jaheras and Thakurnams. Every Jahera has its own myths, legends, and lore attached to it which is based upon the society’s past and present beliefs.
The Khasi community has designated different types of forest and these forests are used by certain communities for their religious ceremonies
A sacred Grove that not only has medicinal plants and unique flora but rare animals as well.
These sacred groves are dedicated to local deities and are important for the general biosphere of the region.
More than 550 scared groves have been documented in the state. These sacred groves have their own set of beliefs and are a unique form of heritage.
Sacred groves are commonly known as Gompa/Gumpa forests. Each one of these sacred groves is managed by the Gompa priests, or sometimes even the local villagers.
The local people believe that the sacred grove is surrounded and inhabited by transcendental supernatural forces known locally as lha and lu.
It is considered as the last virgin forest of Delhi that is a forest which has grown without any outside disturbance.
A holistic study of the tree including its myths and traditions, uses and importance.
Considered as a miracle tree and has many uses. Let’s find out.
Learn about the tree that has influenced the history of Kashmir.
The king of fruits that plays an integral part of many religious ceremonies and traditional functions.
A holistic study of this tree known for its medicinal properties and also called Tree of the Gods.
The amazing Amaltas is a unique tree that blooms in the peak of summer proudly displaying its yellow flowers.
Also known as the Indian date. Find out more about its uses and history.
An informative worksheet to study the myths, traditions, uses and importance.
An evergreen tree s known for its distinctive smell and its uses in rituals and ceremonies.
Widely valued for over 4000 years, Neem tree is considered as the miracle tree.
A unique tree in the dry deciduous areas of India that is used in numerous ways in everyday life.
Study the tree including its myths and traditions, uses and importance.
Trees planted for research, education and propagation.
Considered auspicious, is a unique natural colourant.
The magic herb. Down the ages turmeric has played a major role in ayurveda.
An excellent resource to lean about indigenous trees and the stories associated with them.
A guide on do’s and don’ts when visiting a National Park.
Updated UNESCO listing of world heritage sites in India.
Voyage through this natural heritage site.
An overview of the National Park situated in Assam.
One of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world.
Located in the West Himalayan landscape with an outstanding biodiversity.
All about India’s National parks.
The 9th Indian reserve in the UNESCO world network.
Explore the second largest mangrove forest of India.
Voyage through these natural heritage sites
Find out more about the National Park famous for its one horned rhinoceroses.
Known as the world’s largest Estuarine forest.
Learn about the Biosphere Reserves located in the Western Ghats.
Located in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, find out about it’s rich natural heritage.
A valley of alpine flowers and splendid biodiversity on a beautiful landscape.
An overview of the Khangchendzonga National Park in India
A fruit commonly known as Japani phal.
This berry is rich in sodium and is good for our muscles.
Also known as plum and is beneficial in diabetes, digestion etc.
A popular roadside snack, this fruit is a rich source of Vitamin A, B, C.
An exotic tropical fruit found in the Nilgiri Hills.
This berry like fruit is popularly known for its pickle.
This fruit arrived in India through Indonesia.
Popularly known as Jungle Jalebi or Ganga Imli, in Hindi.
This unique fruit is shaped like a hand
This fruit resembles jackfruit and is also the state tree of Lakshadweep.
This sour fruit is found in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
Ber, the fruit of tree The auspicious for Shiva
Known as the tree of life. It provides a nutritious source of flesh, juice, milk, oil etc.
The wonder fruit that is the most popular fruit on earth.
Also known as Wooden apple is an auspicious Indian fruit.
Chewing betel is so widespread in India that over 100,000 tons of nuts are used in India alone.
Learn about the fascinating stories, myths and uses of this flower.
Known as Jungle flame, this flower comes in variety of sizes and colours.
Commonly found all over in India and comes different colours with a strong odor.
Known as the ‘Queen of tropical shrubs’.
Learn about the royal flower, rose.
Find out about the fascinating stories, myths and uses of this flower.
Read on to learn about the National flower its myths and legends associated with it.
Discover more about this white flower which is the national symbol of many countries.
A fragrant and sacred flower that is used in religious offerings or decorations.
Learn about the fascinating stories, myths and importance of this endangered twelve year wonder.
Flame of the Forest is a unique flower, also known as the palash and tesu.
Kadamba is a special flower that is associated with Lord Krishna.
This beautiful flower is also known as sankhu pushpam in Kerala.
Special flowers that grow in the Northeastern state and are a state symbol too.
The beautiful lily is a unique flower and is also a state symbol e.g the Siroi Lily for Manipur.
A tree found in South India. Find out the uses and benefits of the tree.
Grows best in moist deciduous forests it is also the stat tree of Mizoram.
Learn about this stately tree of India.
State Tree of Maharashtra, it is known for its bright purple and pink flowers.
The heavenly lychee! A fruit par excellence of India.
Found wild in the Himalayan region
Rajasthan. It is adapted to dry climate and even grows well in Delhi.
Shisham is the state tree of Punjab. The shisham tree is known for its high quality wood.
This tree is known to adapt to even poor soil and can do well in droughts also.
The tree bears pink flowers which are used to make sherbets while the leaves are used as vegetables.
The Sal wood is known to be termite resistant.
Shisham is the state tree of Punjab. The shisham tree is known for its high quality wood.
Uningthou means Timber King in Manipuri.
This tree is used for Ayurvedic purposes.
Smoke by burning burans tree wood is considered purifying in Eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
The Agarwood tree has been categorized as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
There are seven species of this tree.
This tree serves as ayurvedic medicine and its leaves are food for cattle and eri silk worms.
Also known as Khejri
These trees grow up to 80 feet tall.
It is believed that Tipu sultan introduced this tree in India.
Mahua is a unique tree of Central India and many a tribal festival is associated with it.
The silk cotton tree was considered as God tree by various communities since Vedic times.
Khus is a unique aromatic grass with many uses.
Papaya is a tropical fruit and is actually a fruit of an herb.
Tree ferns are a class of nonflowering vascular plants. In India tree ferns are represented by 12 species.
A large deciduous tree commonly also referred to as Arjuna and scientifically called terminalia arjuna.
A very useful plant as each part of it is used.
Native to the Indian subcontinent, Ashoka tree is one of the most sacred trees of India.
The arecanut palm is the source of a common chewing nut, popularly known as betel nut or Supari.
India is the world's second largest cultivator of bamboo after China. In India, they are found growing naturally in almost all parts of the country except Kashmir.
Found in the desert regions of India, the flowering tree was declared as the state flower of Rajasthan in 1983.
A unique tree used whose flowers are ritualistically to be given to gods and goddesses in temples.
Amla is one of the sacred trees of India. It also has many medicinal benefits.
Kokum is a versatile fruit known to have cooling and digestive properties.
It is a unique spring tree with flat pod-shaped fruits and yellow flowers that emerge from June to October.
Kalpavriksha is the name of the wish-fulfilling divine tree in Indian culture. It is revered in various religions and is considered to be the eternal giver or tree of life.
Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world. It is native to the region of Western Ghats of India.
Tulsi or tulasi is also called holy basil, revered as one of the most common houseplants.
Nimbu as called in India, has a variety of uses and is famous for their refreshing and sour flavor.
Gulmohar, refers to the beauty of its flowers. It is perhaps one of the oldest ornamental trees grown with one of the earliest records of cultivation in India.
The date palm is a flowering variety of the palm family and is known for its sweet edible fruit called dates.
Rudraksha is an auspicious bead that is used as Prayer beads, considered to be associated with Lord Shiva.
Learn about the unique facts of the various sacred fig trees of India.
A tall tree growing upto 100 feet tall, Palmyra Palm is a very useful plant as each part of it is used.
Also commonly known as egg magnolia, is a flowering tree native to the Indomalayan realm.
An endangered medicinal tree found primarily in the Himalayan region.
Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants that attract, kill and digest insects.
The Lady's Slipper or Slipper Orchids are a well known group of orchids, which are confined to the Himalayan and North-East Indian region except one species of Paphiopedilum P. druryi, which is endemic to Western Ghats.
Maize or corn is a cereal crop that is grown widely throughout the world.
Read on to learn about the history of Cotton.
Find out about the type of tea and its origin.
Let’s learn about rice, its origin and its value.
A widely grown crop, wheat dates back to more than 5000 years.
Used as a substitute of rice, find out the uses of millets and its variety.
A woody perennial evergreen shrub, there are different coffee species in the world.
One of the main cash crops of India, find out the uses of sugarcane.
Rice is considered to be most auspicious and associated with all traditional ceremonies of Hindus.
Wheat is also auspicious and is a part of the Sapt Dhan for Navratri.
Various vegetable in India have been registered as GI Tag. Find out more about it.
Discover some more vegetable in India that have been registered as GI Tag.
Learn about the variety of oranges that has been given the GI Tag.
Discover the other various citrus fruits given the Geographical Indication.
Jasmine is one of the most popular flowers grown in Indian gardens. Find out the interesting ways people use it.
Find out the bananas of India that have been given the GI Tag.
Discover the other bananas of India and their unique features.
Discover the different grains grown in India
Find out the unique rice grown in India
Discover the various native rice grown in India
India is home to one of the finest and most sought after varieties of tea in the world. Find out about it
Learn about the one of the finest varieties of tea produced in the hilly areas of West Bengal’s Darjeeling district
India has been called ‘The Land of Spices’. Discover the different chillies of India
Learn about the various spices found in different parts of India
