A tribal lady is collecting Mahua flowers: On the way from Kankrajhore to Baroghutu hills, 4th April, 2021.
Mahua-"The tree of life of tribal India":
The trees produce pale yellow fleshy flowers in the month of March-April. The sap of Mahua flowers is a potent intoxicant in the region and is used to make famous country liquor, simply called Mahua, or Mahua wine. The refined liquor looks crystal clear having moderate concentration of alcohol and having a sweet intoxicating fragrance. Flowers naturally drop from the trees and settle on the forest floors. The local people collect and subsequently process for beverages. In the pick season forest animals, especially elephants invade the forests and tribal villages in search of flowers and country liquor. This is the season the village men remains alert lest their crops are not destroyed by elephants and wild boars.
Mahua tree has immense medicinal values, and Ayurveda has declared it as the wonder gift of nature for treating many ailments, especially flu and epilepsy. It is an excellent fodder for cattle.
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Baroghutu- A tribal hamlet at Mukutmanipur, Bankura district, India.
Mukutmanipur's undulating forested landscape marked by the vibrant colors of spring is refreshing and invigorating for body and mind. It is marked by the prominent hillock about 200 metres high, locally named "Baroghutu" (Baro- twelve, ghutu-/stones/hill). The tribal (mostly santals) hamlets of Baroghutu, Jambeda, Kumorbahal, Dhagora and Mukutmanipur encircle this hillock. With a landscape that seems naturally designed for adventure, Mukutmanipur offers opportunities in rock climbing, trekking and a variety of water sports.
A tribal lady is collecting Mahua flowers: On the way from Kankrajhore to Baroghutu hills, 4th April, 2021.
Mahua-"The tree of life of tribal India":
The trees produce pale yellow fleshy flowers in the month of March-April. The sap of Mahua flowers is a potent intoxicant in the region and is used to make famous country liquor, simply called Mahua, or Mahua wine. The refined liquor looks crystal clear having moderate concentration of alcohol and having a sweet intoxicating fragrance. Flowers naturally drop from the trees and settle on the forest floors. The local people collect and subsequently process for beverages. In the pick season forest animals, especially elephants invade the forests and tribal villages in search of flowers and country liquor. This is the season the village men remains alert lest their crops are not destroyed by elephants and wild boars.
Mahua tree has immense medicinal values, and Ayurveda has declared it as the wonder gift of nature for treating many ailments, especially flu and epilepsy. It is an excellent fodder for cattle.
[ www.myupchar.com/en/herbs/benefits-of-mahua ]
Baroghutu- A tribal hamlet at Mukutmanipur, Bankura district, India.
Mukutmanipur's undulating forested landscape marked by the vibrant colors of spring is refreshing and invigorating for body and mind. It is marked by the prominent hillock about 200 metres high, locally named "Baroghutu" (Baro- twelve, ghutu-/stones/hill). The tribal (mostly santals) hamlets of Baroghutu, Jambeda, Kumorbahal, Dhagora and Mukutmanipur encircle this hillock. With a landscape that seems naturally designed for adventure, Mukutmanipur offers opportunities in rock climbing, trekking and a variety of water sports.