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In the jasmine plantations the fragrance comes in bunch

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 31 Aug

Jasmine which are white in colour have lovely fragrance. When they are cultivated in bulk in the plantations the fragrance comes in bunch. It is really amazing. They create huge revenue in the garlands...

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The red hibiscus enhances the mood

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 25 Aug

I have my hibiscus plants planted in pots in the balcony. Among the different hibiscus the red hibiscus enhances the mood. they really look bright and showy. garlands are made of them and offered to...

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Marigold farmers in Bengal get good revenue

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 12 Aug 24

In Bengal the marigold farms get new blossom from August to March. They farm the flowers in bulk. They are used to make garlands. There is good sale in the flower market. So the farmers get a good revenue.

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Happy Krishna Janamashtami

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 6 Sep 23

The Hindus celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the God of Hindus. It is called Krishna Janmashtami. The idols are decorated with garlands. Rice husk is used to give alpona or rangoli. Then flowers and fruits are given...

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In India if a small garland of sweet flowers are brought it enhances the mood

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 19 May 23

In India if a small garland of sweet flowers are brought it enhances the mood. Flowers like jasmine, rajanigandha have good fragrance. The garland once given to the household the people love them. At the same time the mood of the...

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In winter the marigold flowers are cultivated in big numbers.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 26 Nov 22

In West Bengal marigold is cultivated for earning revenue. While marigold it used all the year for making garlands, in winter the marigold grows bigger in size. In the countryside they are grown they plucked and given to the...

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The red hibiscus is offered in Kalipuja and Laxmipuja.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 21 Oct 22

I have red hibiscus or ranga jaba growing in pots in my balcony. During Laxmipuja and Kalipuja the red hibiscus is offered to Goddess. In fact many Hindus buy garlands or red hibiscus and offer to the idols of the Goddesses....

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The yellow marigold farms produce flowers for sale

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 16 Jan 22

In Kolkata people buy marigold flowers to offer for puja and garlands. The marigold farms in Khirai and Bardhaman produce of yellow marigold. They grow the best in November to February. Proper care and farming is required for its...

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Our garland is now in place

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382115) • Rockingham, Australia 7 Dec 21

I’ve written a previous Christmas about making a garland for the front door. I used a length of flexible hose and formed it into a circle then twisted tinsel round it. It worked out well and I wanted to do something similar this...

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Is Bel phool or Jasminum sambac good in fragrance?

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23243) 14 May 16

Bel phool is very popular in Kolkata. It is also called mogra flower in hindi. Its scientific name is Jasminum Sambac. It is found in West Bengal, Assam, many East Asian countries. It is used used for making garlands also. It is...

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The Decorations Are Up

Anna @LadyDuck (502491) • Italy 6 Dec 15

Busy morning today, I had no time left to log into myLot. First thing in the morning, we have replaced our network printer. I imagine that you all know that it's never quick and easy as it should be, but now it's up and...

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