Cherry Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Festival of India is celebrated in Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya. Meghalaya, also called the “Land of Clouds” attracts tourists from different parts of the world during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
When is Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated in India?
- In India, it is celebrated in the end of November.
- In India, the Cherry Blossom is witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, northern districts of West Bengal and Garo hills and Khasi hills in the North East. In India, the Cherry Blossom trees have religious significance. They are considered sacred. They are used to make wreath with wild citrus fruits.
What are the temple towns that are known for Cherry Blossoms?
- Kalpa: Small village in Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh. Inhabited by Kinnauri people Known for apple orchards. Narayan Nagini temple is located here
- Sarahan: In Himachal Pradesh. Bhimadevi temple located here.
- Chitkul: In Himachal Pradesh. Chamundeshwari temple is located here.
- Sangla: In Himachal Pradesh. Bering Nag temple is located here
- Narkanda: In Himachal Pradesh. Hatu Mata temple is locate here.
What is Cherry Blossom?
The Cherry Blossom is a flower. They belong to the genus Prunus. They are also called Sakura or Japanese Cherry. These trees do not produce cherry fruits. They are ornamental cherry trees. The Cherry Blossom is the National Flower of Japan.
What are concerns related to Cherry Blossom?
The flowering of Cherry Blossom is greatly affected by global warming and heat island effect of urbanization.
