Kachnar flowers' gulal enlivens Ram Lalla's Holi
The Free Press Journal|March 24, 2024
The forthcoming Holi celebrations at the temple of Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya promise to be more vibrant than ever, thanks to the introduction of skin-friendly gulal made from Kachnar flowers.
BISWAJEET BANERJEE
Kachnar flowers' gulal enlivens Ram Lalla's Holi

Made by the ingenious scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), this special gulal pays homage to Ayodhya's botanical heritage.

Ajit KumarShashani, the director of the institute, highlighted the historical significance of Kachnar as the state tree of Ayodhya in Tretayuga, emphasizing its role as a well-established medicine in Ayurveda.

This story is from the March 24, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.

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