Plantation and adaptation of tree

Guava tree(Psidium
guajava)
• Guava tree,its scintefic name is Psidium
guajava.
• Archaeological sites in Peru yielded
evidence of guava cultivation as early in
2500 BCE.
• There are about 100 species of
guava,and more than 400 guava
cultivars, but only a few dozen are
commercially cultivated.
• India contributes to 45% of guava
production in the world.
• it prefers full sun, soil pH of 4.5 to 7.
• It is a rich source of vitamin C, A and
E,potassium,antioxidants, calcium, and
Importance of Guava tree in our mythology
• In Hindu mythology guava is frequently
linked to Lord Krishna.
• Guava is regarded as one of Lord Krishna's
favourite fruits for a number of reasons:
during childhood his formative years in the
village of Vrindavan, Lord Krishna is
renowned for his jovial and mischievous
demeanour.
• Also according to Vaastu Shastra, the
recommended to plant guava tree is in the
east or north direction.
• These directions are believed to be
auspicious and to bring positive energy and
 Heritage walk
Shri Lakshminarayana Mahamaya temple
• Goa was for some time under the Portugese rule they
destroied Hindu Temples in Goa. Many goans
converted to christianity.
• Rest of the devotess not willing to leave behind their
family diety left Goa to neighbouring states and
continued their worships and practices.
• These devotees gsb brahmins left Goa in 1510 with the
coconut and the image of Sri Lakshminarayana.
• Later this temple was built at Hanumatta near
Ankola(karnataka)for these devotess with their family
deities (Kuladevatha idols) came and settled here.
• This temple was built in 16th century.
Different side views of this
konkan style Architecture of
this temple.
Art of this place
kaavi art -a form of murals originated in Goa. It’s found in Konkan
regions(Northern costal karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra). It can also be seen in
old houses, small shrines.
Organic farming and waste management
• Slurry manure is one of the most frequently used
organic fertilizer in agricultural fields.
• Most popular component used for this slurry
manure is cow dung along with plant and animal
waste.
• These manure are very helpful in enriching the soil
content .
• One of the greatest advantages of organic manure
is that they are both user and eco-friendly.
• They help in improving water retention and soil
fertility without causing any damage for their
further use.
• Organic fertilizers also improve the health of roots
thereby makes them grow stronger and healthier.
 Sacredness of cow dung and cow’s urine
• The stool of a cow is sacred.
• It posses all the antiseptic properties.
• According to Hindu mythology and
households cow dung is so pure that it
will purify a filthy place.
• Traditional medical system has proved
that it will also detoxify wounds.
• Cow is the favourite animal of lord
krishna which gave him the name
Gopala and Govinda-protector of cows.
Organic cultivation of termeric
• Turmeric, A palnt in the ginger family is native to
souteast Asia.
• Its rhizome is used as a culinary spice and
traditional medicine.
• In India it is traditionally used for disorders of
skin,joints,respiratory tracks and digestive system.
• It is also supplied as a ditery fibre for
infection,allergies and liver infections,many more.
• The Hindu religion sees turmeric as auspicious
and sacred.
• Ayurvedic literature contains over 100 different
terms for termeric including Jayanthi-who wins
over diseases,Matrimanika-beautiful as
moonlight.
Water conservation
• Water makes of 70% of earth and as well as human body.
• However this precious resource is depleting day by day,the reason for
this is man-made only.
• Increased rate of industrialization and deforestation has lead to
droughts.
• There is a great need to conserve water.
• The government of Karnataka has also been implementing many
measures to conserve water.