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Deriving inspiration from Ekamravan which has been described in ancient texts as the Rasalila Kshetra of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the garden has three impressive platforms (Pindis) made out of laterite and sandstone, for Shiva, Parvati and their son Ganesha, with a mango tree, an amla tree and a bel tree at the centre of each platform, respectively.
A medicinal plant garden built at an estimated cost of Rs 96 lakh was inaugurated beside the Bindusagar lake today.
Ekamravan Mythological Medicinal Plant Garden has 206 species of herbal plants.
. “Even a stroll through this park would rejuvenate the mind and soul,”
Developed by the forest division, the garden embraces elements of Ekamrakshetra mentioned in Ekamrasamhita, Swarnadri and Mohadaya scriptures that were studied diligently before construction began in November 2006. The 180 plants mentioned in the Purans were placed appropriately in the garden.
Visitors to this park would be welcomed by three trees — the mango symbolising Shiv, the amla and bel symbolising Parvati and Ganesh, respectively. While the plants around the mango tree are general medicinal plants, those alongside amla and bel are exclusively meant for women and children. “The main trees would be fed with the water that will flow from the medicinal plant hedge adding to the nutrient value of the water,” explained Mishra.
The park also has two pools — one with lotus and another with water lily in it. The water would be from the Bindusagar Lake. It would also have a music corner — a platform —for programmes.
More than 100 artisans from Raghurajpur and Lalitgiri were hired to complete the work that ran for more than two years. “We have tried to stay true to the architecture of the old town area,” said Anupam Shah, the project director.
The few structures dotting the garden and its boundary wall are of sandstone and laterite — materials used for temples in the old town area of Bhubaneswar.
The boundary wall has carvings depicting Shiv’s stay at Ekamrakshetra.
The Ekamravan Medicinal Plant Garden Society maintains the garden, charging a nominal fee for entry. It also sells saplings of medicinal plants at its nursery.
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Deriving inspiration from Ekamravan which has been described in ancient texts as the Rasalila Kshetra of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the garden has three impressive platforms (Pindis) made out of laterite and sandstone, for Shiva, Parvati and their son Ganesha, with a mango tree, an amla tree and a bel tree at the centre of each platform, respectively.
A medicinal plant garden built at an estimated cost of Rs 96 lakh was inaugurated beside the Bindusagar lake today.
Ekamravan Mythological Medicinal Plant Garden has 206 species of herbal plants.
. “Even a stroll through this park would rejuvenate the mind and soul,”
Developed by the forest division, the garden embraces elements of Ekamrakshetra mentioned in Ekamrasamhita, Swarnadri and Mohadaya scriptures that were studied diligently before construction began in November 2006. The 180 plants mentioned in the Purans were placed appropriately in the garden.
Visitors to this park would be welcomed by three trees — the mango symbolising Shiv, the amla and bel symbolising Parvati and Ganesh, respectively. While the plants around the mango tree are general medicinal plants, those alongside amla and bel are exclusively meant for women and children. “The main trees would be fed with the water that will flow from the medicinal plant hedge adding to the nutrient value of the water,” explained Mishra.
The park also has two pools — one with lotus and another with water lily in it. The water would be from the Bindusagar Lake. It would also have a music corner — a platform —for programmes.
More than 100 artisans from Raghurajpur and Lalitgiri were hired to complete the work that ran for more than two years. “We have tried to stay true to the architecture of the old town area,” said Anupam Shah, the project director.
The few structures dotting the garden and its boundary wall are of sandstone and laterite — materials used for temples in the old town area of Bhubaneswar.
The boundary wall has carvings depicting Shiv’s stay at Ekamrakshetra.
The Ekamravan Medicinal Plant Garden Society maintains the garden, charging a nominal fee for entry. It also sells saplings of medicinal plants at its nursery.