Navratri, the Festival of Nine
Nights, is celebrated in honor of goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and
Saraswati. The festival is celebrated for nine nights every year
in the Hindu month of Ashvin (September-October) although as the
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The National Tree of India
The Banyan (Bargad) is
the National tree of India - called the Indian fig tree( Ficus bengalensis)
grow over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and
branches. Because of this characteristic & longevity, the Banyan tree is
considered immortal & sacred and is an integral part of the myths and
legends in India. Even today, the banyan tree is the focal point of village
life and the village council meetings under the shade of this huge
shade-giving tree.
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