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ARUNACHALA LAND: Erythrina Indica – Coral Tree
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February 2, 2013. Erythrina Indica – Coral Tree. Most resplendently adorned tree. Wonderfully vivid scarlet flowers. Asian Pied Starling feeding on the flower. The Coral Tree bloom - A bird's nectar. Tree with draped Bougainvillea. Coral Tree hidden by bushes. A strong scented dye can be obtained from the flowers of this tree. Mythology reports that the God, Lord Krishna stole the flowers of the Coral Tree from Lord Indra’s garden. Saturday, February 02, 2013. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Certain ...
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ARUNACHALA LAND: Beautiful parcel of land at Devanandal
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October 22, 2014. Beautiful parcel of land at Devanandal. This is a posting of a very beautiful parcel of land, previously agricultural, located in the peaceful, idyllic area of Devanandal. The land is approximately 1.75 acres in size and is gated. The perimeter of the land is protected by granite stones with barbed wire. The cost includes well which has a plentiful supply of sweet water. For more information as to conditions and cost please email via the contact icon located top left of this page. Get t...
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ARUNACHALA LAND: Sugarcane Cultivation at Tiruvannamalai
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May 10, 2014. Sugarcane Cultivation at Tiruvannamalai. Cultivation of sugarcane in India dates back to the Vedic period. The earliest mention of sugarcane cultivation is found in Indian writings of the period 1400 to 1000 B.C. Cultivated canes belong to two main groups: (a) thin, hardy north Indian types S.Barberi and S.Sinense and (b) thick, juicy noble canes Saccharum Officinarum. Highly prized cane is S.Officinarum. Cane is planted in furrows. Sugarcane crop ready for mill. Sugarcane is cultivated in ...
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ARUNACHALA LAND: Ring Road, Pictorial History July 2014
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July 20, 2014. Ring Road, Pictorial History July 2014. Yesterday, Sunday July 20, on my way home from the Rangammal Hospital and my appointment with Dr. Ratna Vel a visiting dermatologist from Apollo Hospital, Chennai, decided to walk back via the Ring Road which is currently under construction. I recently talked with an Engineer involved in the Ring Road construction and he mentioned that this section of the road is expected to be fully completed and open within 2 years. Closer view of the same culvert,...
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ARUNACHALA LAND: 57 Cent Parcel near Vediappanur road
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October 29, 2014. 57 Cent Parcel near Vediappanur road. The pictures below are of a 57 cent parcel of land near Kottangal village (Vediappanur road) just off the Girivalam Roadway. Arunachala darshan is beautiful from this place. The owner is willing to sell the whole parcel to one purchaser or part thereof. Water supply in this area is good. The perimeter of the land is marked by granite posts. For more information please email at the contact information top left margin of this page. The name Tamarind i...
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ARUNACHALA LAND: Frangipani
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June 7, 2013. Less Common hereabouts, the Rubra Frangipani. Alba variety most common at Arunachala. Many stories are associated with this beautiful plant. In “1001 Arabian Nights” there is a story of this plant which involves the tale of two sisters jealous of their younger sibling, check this link. Another story related to this beautiful plant appears in the Vishnu Purana; it is entitled “The Seven Princes,” and the story goes thus:. 8221;, and shouted out that their mother was the young, junior Queen&#...
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ARUNACHALA LAND: Tamarind Tree
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June 13, 2013. The name Tamarind is derived from the Arabic word, Tamar-Hind meaning Indian Date. The Indian Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus Indica) known as “Puli” in Tamil is a member of the Leguminosae family. It grows throughout India and can live to be 200 years or even more. It can be seen in great numbers around Tiruvannamalai, lining the thoroughfares and roadways leading into the town. Tamarind Tree, Arunachala background. Tamarind Pods on Tree. Various parts of the Tamarind. Thursday, June 13, 2013.
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: The Stately Peacock
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There are a number of postings on Arunachala Birds, about the commonly found Peacock at Arunachala. Details of this bird can be viewed on Arunachala Birds at this link here. And excellent photos at links here. On my Arunachala Grace. Blog at this link here. As the bird’s mating season coincides with the onset of monsoon rains, many songs of rains have the Peacock-dance mentioned in them. One possible origin of the name of the famous Maurya dynasty of ancient India is believed to be derived from...A Peaco...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Indian Pitta (Pitta Brachyura)
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Indian Pitta (Pitta Brachyura). The name of this bird in Tamil which is derived from its behaviour is Kathelachi (wind-blown) and Arumani Kuruvi (six-o’clock bird). Calling at dawn and dusk occurs on the wintering grounds, thus the reason for its Tamil name which translates as the ‘six-o’clock bird’. Illustration from Alfred Brehm's Tierleben. The four species of Asian Pitta that share buff underparts and conspicuous blue wing patches are the – Indian Pitta, Pitta Brachyura. Fairy Pitta, P. Nympha. 8220;...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Oriental Magpie Robin
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Female checking out Tree Hole for Nest. The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus Saularis) is a trim black and white bird with cocked tail. Black portions of the male are replaced by brown and slate grey in the female. The juvenile resembles the female, but has a scaly head and upperparts, and mottled brown throat and breast. Many Magpie-Robins have been visiting my Garden. Beautiful Male with Colouring in Tree. Flying with Nesting Material. The Oriental Magpie-Robin uses two kinds of communication behaviour...
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