Giant flat bowls of marigolds greet you at the entrance to the House of MG, Ahmedabad’s Urban Heritage Hotel, found in the chaotic heart of the old city. After all, these perky golden blossoms mean good luck and happiness. Because of that, they are used as offerings to the gods, rituals, weddings, and funerals. When we arrived in Varanasi, our hotel gave each a garland. We wore the marigolds for the day and then on our early morning visit to the ghats, we gave them to the Ganges along with the candles, as we watched the sunrise from the tranquil boat.
These goats with their veracious appetites are feasting on the tasty flowers. Little do they know that there is medicinal value for headaches, toothaches, and strengthening the heart. But they must know that the petals maybe eaten raw in salads or as salads!
Hours before sunrise in Ahmedabad, you can visit Phool Bazaar, the local Flower Market. The hours are 0300-0900. We went about 7 AM and there will still beautiful flowers. It is located on the eastern end of Sardar Bridge. The blossoms are mostly native flowers, marigolds, roses, Arabian Jasmine, wild basil and lotus blossoms. 45,000 Kg or 94,000 pounds of flowers are sold daily. There are lots of temples in Ahmedabad needing offerings. Retail vendors sit outside the market and string fresh flowers into garlands
for the early shoppers.
These are the lotus blossoms, the national flower of India.
Here are fragrant roses so valued by everyone.
But the marigolds, I never appreciated before seeing them in India. I thought of them as just bug repellents in the garden. Now they will always remind me of the golden sun of India!
Nameste. . . . . .T I I
TalesAlongTheWay 
Thanks for explaining what those long garlands are…..they are magnificent!
LikeLike
So glad you enjoyed my Marigold post! . This are magnificent garlands! Namaste. . . . .Anne
LikeLike
wow !! truly you have describe and national flower looks very good. your work really wonderful and i think you know India very well . Namaste !! 🙂
LikeLike
Amresh, thank you for reading and liking my post on The Most Exotic Marigold. . . . I was fortunate to be in India for 4 whole months, and we traveled a lot both in the north and the south. I am touched that you feel I have captured the spirit of your wonderful country!. . . . .Namaste. . . .Anne
LikeLike
Pleased to know about your experience during visit to India. Thanks !! Namaste
LikeLike
I am thrilled that you would read and like my posts. I just wanted to share my experiences while in your amazing country. I am glad it rings true with a native Indian! Namaste. . . . Anne
LikeLike
Beautiful photos!! Love the strings of marigolds!!
LikeLike
I now love marigolds because of those lovelies in India! . . . . . .Namaste. . . . . .Anne
LikeLike
I enjoy you pointing this out for the reason that I have by no means seen like that way. For that cause I could possibly point out some of your factors on my own weblog; I hope you happen to be Okay with that. Do you imagine maybe within the long term we are able to get the job done collectively somehow amongst our internet websites? Make me aware what you think.
LikeLike
Mary, I tried to send you an email and it was returned to discuss your proposal. Please send me a link to your blog and a current email address so we can talk. Namaste. . . . .Anne
LikeLike
Awesome photos 🙂
LikeLike
Hard to take a bad picture when there is a photo opportunity everywhere you look in Incredible India! Namaste. . . .. Anne
LikeLike
So beautiful! Kudos~
LikeLike
Thanks!
LikeLike
if you get a chance try watching ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ you would love it
LikeLike
Absolutely love that film! Check -out my post on Jai Puir , the Pink City
Smiles. . . . Namaste. . Anne
LikeLike
Beautiful photos Anne..love them.Flowers are an important part of life and spirituality here.
LikeLike
And I would say an important part of many peoples’ lives all over the world! A wonderful gift! Namaste. . . Anne
LikeLike
Pingback: Quintet-of-Radiance 5 Ennobling Awards | simplyvegetarian777
Thanks so much for your encouragement! Namaste. . . Anne
LikeLike
Everything is very open with a clear clarification of the challenges.
It was really informative. Your website is very helpful.
Many thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
Thank you for the visit and the like. Happy weekend!
LikeLike
Pingback: Most Famous Exotic Marigold of India | TalesAlongTheWay
Thanks !
LikeLike
Right here is the right website for anyone who would like to understand this topic.
You realize a whole lot its almot tough to argue with you
(not that I personally will need to…HaHa).
You certainly put a new spin on a subject that has been written about
forr decades. Excellent stuff, just excellent!
LikeLike
Thank you for your kind words. Visit again soon.
LikeLike