Telangana farmer grows Rudraksha tree
Jun 05, 2020
Medchel (Telangana) [India], June 5 : A farmer from Medchel district of Telangana has grown a tree of Rudrakshas, which is typically grown in Dingla region of Nepal.
Vimala Devi planted this tree seven years ago and claims that she gets 7 kgs to 8 kgs of Rudrakshas each year. The news came to light on the occasion of World Environment Day.
"Rudrakshas are considered as a symbol of Hindu culture and I feel that I have blessings of Lord Shiva as I am able to grow this plant here. I planted this tree 7 years ago and since last 3 years am getting the Rudrakshas. Every time I get around 7 kgs to 8 kgs of Rudrakshas," she said while speaking to ANI.
"The interesting fact about my Rudrakshas tree is I have different faced Rudrakshas on the same tree. I feel privileged to be able to grow this tree in Telangana which usually grows in Nepal," she added.