Flower Market in Madurai
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Temple flowers
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Flower market in madurai
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Newlyweds
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Hi everyone! I am posting this from a nature retreat in Kerala, Cardomom country, where many spices are grown. I am about 10 days into the trip and decided to talk about flowers. They are everywhere here. They are sold street side for women to put in their hair. Indian women do not cut their hair and many decorate their braids daily with fresh flowers, usually jasmine but sometimes other flowers as well. We often get a garland of flowers when we check into a hotel. Fresh flowers are in ever hotel lobby, many restaurants and public places. Flowers are a very important part of temple ceremonies. Saffron is a holy color for Hindus and the marigold represents that roses provide a pleasing fragrance for the gods. We have attended many wedding, more about that later, and flowers play a huge part. Note the bride in the pic of newlyweds. By the way that scooter was her dowery!
When I think of India I will always think of the flowers.
When I think of India I will always think of the flowers.
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