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Tree Wedding in Orissa Sends 'Green' Message
Balasore, ORISSA (May 16, 2007)
It's an auspicious occasion at Balia
village in Balasore district of Orissa. The priest, the guests and
many other small details needed for an elaborate ceremony are in
place. But this is no ordinary event. These are invitees to a wedding
where the groom is a banyan tree and the bride a peepal tree.
"The Banyan and the Peepal tree are considered to be Lord Narayan and
Goddess Laxmi respectively by us. And by getting them married we gain
peace, prosperity and happiness," said priest Upendra Nath Pati.
An age-old tradition, this wedding was organised by the village
committee, along with a few plantation volunteers. Locals say such
events foster love for trees.
"Such marriages encourage our regards for trees and helps in
spreading awareness on plantation. It is a perfect platform to blend
tradition with awareness on environment," said Pushpanjali Jena,
plantation volunteer.
Once the ceremonies and the feast are over, the tree becomes a
subject of worship for villagers. At a time when the world is
debating global warming and climate change, it is perhaps such
ceremonies that one cannot afford to ignore.
SOURCE: CNN-IBN
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