Mangoes and summers: A love story rooted in Indian soil

Come summer, Indian households transform into mango-centric culinary labs. Grandmothers and mothers gather to prepare jars of tangy pickles, spicy chutneys, and sweet preserves—recipes passed down through generations. Afternoons are reserved for slicing ripe mangoes for dessert or slurping up mango pulp straight from the fruit, sticky hands and stained clothes notwithstanding.

- TDG NETWORK

As the sun scorches the skies and the mercury rises, there's one thing that makes Indian summers worth the sweat—the arrival of mangoes. This golden fruit, fondly called the 'King of Fruits,' doesn't just mark the changing of seasons, but also awakens nostalgia, indulgence, and a sense of celebration across the subcontinent.