Mangoes are the national fruit of India, Pakistan and Philippines. This is the national tree of Bangladesh.
Mango is also the king of fruits. This is because of its taste, colour and beauty.
Vedas praise mango as a heavenly fruit.It represents the joy of life.
Mango leaves are hung on doorways. It is believed to ward off evil. It is a symbol of harmony.
Mango leaves are also arranged in brass pots with coconut as a symbol of prosperity.
Thus mango fruits and leaves are part of many religious ceremonies.It represents potential perfection in Hindu Philosophy.
Mango is also called as a super fruit. Mangoes are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and pigments. Unique Phytochemicals in mango are Mangiferin, lupeol, euxanthin etc. Mango peel contains Urushiol, a chemical that causes skin allergy in susceptible people.It contains fibre that helps in weight reduction. Its also contains substances that improves our heart and brain.
A MANGO A DAY GIVES US A FAIR COMPLEXION AND MAKES OUR SKIN SOFT AND SHINING...
The word Mango comes from a Malayalam word MANGA.It is a fleshy stone fruit. Its scientific name is Mangifera indica. It belongs to family Anacardiaceae.
India, our country is a leading nation both in cultivation and production of mangoes. About 1/3rd of world's mangoes are grown in India. Our production is 13.6million tonnes a year.As per statistics,we export 40000 tonnes to more than 80 countries for a total revenue of 85 million dollars.
Mango is cultivated in most frost free tropical countries and warm sub tropics too.In orchards, multiple cultivars are often grown together to improve cross pollination. These are mostly propagated by grafting.
There are hundreds of mango cultivars. The popular varieties of South India are Alphonso, Banganapalli and Kesar. Dussheri and Langra are popular ones in North India. The current world market is dominated by the cultivar Tommy Atkins. The premium variety of Australian mango is R2E2. Popular mango variety of Pakistan is Chaunsa. There are many dwarf varieties of mango that grows to 2.5m height. These are called Condo mangoes.
Mango trees have a long life. They live for more than 300 years.Tree grows to a height of 40m and has a canopy of 10m radius. It provides enough shade for an outdoor class in a gurukula !
Leaves are simple evergreen. Kids pluck these leaves in play class and use for hand free drawing. These leaves are initially orange to pink in colour and rapidly change to glossy red and when mature to dark green. Of course the senile leaves are yellow and as it dries turns brown ! Do observe flushes and tender leaves when you are under a mango tree...
Flowers are small, white and has a sweet smell. Fruits ripen in 3 to 6 months.
Annual International mango festival is conducted at New Delhi, where more than 500 types are featured on a single platform for 2 days.(http://www.hellotravel.com/events/delhi-international-mango-festival)
In Calicut also annual exhibitions are conducted by Agri- Horti Society, at Gandhi Park. (See a report on last mango mela at : http://calicutnet.com/news/news-reports/rajesh-2011/tradition_farming.htm)
Mangoes are part of traditional cuisine and agro-processing initiatives.
Mango is also the king of fruits. This is because of its taste, colour and beauty.
Vedas praise mango as a heavenly fruit.It represents the joy of life.
Mango leaves are hung on doorways. It is believed to ward off evil. It is a symbol of harmony.
Mango leaves are also arranged in brass pots with coconut as a symbol of prosperity.
Thus mango fruits and leaves are part of many religious ceremonies.It represents potential perfection in Hindu Philosophy.
Mango is also called as a super fruit. Mangoes are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and pigments. Unique Phytochemicals in mango are Mangiferin, lupeol, euxanthin etc. Mango peel contains Urushiol, a chemical that causes skin allergy in susceptible people.It contains fibre that helps in weight reduction. Its also contains substances that improves our heart and brain.
A MANGO A DAY GIVES US A FAIR COMPLEXION AND MAKES OUR SKIN SOFT AND SHINING...
The word Mango comes from a Malayalam word MANGA.It is a fleshy stone fruit. Its scientific name is Mangifera indica. It belongs to family Anacardiaceae.
India, our country is a leading nation both in cultivation and production of mangoes. About 1/3rd of world's mangoes are grown in India. Our production is 13.6million tonnes a year.As per statistics,we export 40000 tonnes to more than 80 countries for a total revenue of 85 million dollars.
Mango is cultivated in most frost free tropical countries and warm sub tropics too.In orchards, multiple cultivars are often grown together to improve cross pollination. These are mostly propagated by grafting.
There are hundreds of mango cultivars. The popular varieties of South India are Alphonso, Banganapalli and Kesar. Dussheri and Langra are popular ones in North India. The current world market is dominated by the cultivar Tommy Atkins. The premium variety of Australian mango is R2E2. Popular mango variety of Pakistan is Chaunsa. There are many dwarf varieties of mango that grows to 2.5m height. These are called Condo mangoes.
Mango trees have a long life. They live for more than 300 years.Tree grows to a height of 40m and has a canopy of 10m radius. It provides enough shade for an outdoor class in a gurukula !
Leaves are simple evergreen. Kids pluck these leaves in play class and use for hand free drawing. These leaves are initially orange to pink in colour and rapidly change to glossy red and when mature to dark green. Of course the senile leaves are yellow and as it dries turns brown ! Do observe flushes and tender leaves when you are under a mango tree...
Flowers are small, white and has a sweet smell. Fruits ripen in 3 to 6 months.
Annual International mango festival is conducted at New Delhi, where more than 500 types are featured on a single platform for 2 days.(http://www.hellotravel.com/events/delhi-international-mango-festival)
In Calicut also annual exhibitions are conducted by Agri- Horti Society, at Gandhi Park. (See a report on last mango mela at : http://calicutnet.com/news/news-reports/rajesh-2011/tradition_farming.htm)
Mangoes are part of traditional cuisine and agro-processing initiatives.
- sweets, candies.
- smoothies like lassies and milk shakes.
- jam, jelly, burfi.
- raw mangoes in pickles, brine, chutney and curry.
- non aerated mango drinks - frooti(Parle Agro); jumpin (Godrej); Maaza (Coco Cola); Slice (Pepsi) etc.
