Monday, June 23, 2008

A Red Hibiscus of Kerala

A Red Hibiscus of Kerala
A Red Hibiscus of Kerala, originally uploaded by santhosh_trans.

The author of the photo adds, "The Hibiscus is used as an offering to God Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship, white hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Roots make various decoctions believed to cure various ailments."

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