Holidays and weekends Mount Abu

Weekends and holidays in Mount Abu are ideal for taking in the natural beauty.

Mohan and I can't wait to go birdwatching in the peaceful countryside of Mount Abu. We have certain spots, such as the peaceful duck pond in the gorgeous Orea region, the towering Gurushikar, and the spotless Gaumukh. Today, we decided to explore the environment more by hiking through a woodland trail. We had a wonderful experience encountering the local birds.

We were treated to the beautiful sight of various native bird species as we went through the verdant forest. Our winter visitors included the brilliant Red-vented Bulbul, the spectacular Indian Robin, the singing Coppersmith Barbet, the fragile Purple Sunbird, the attractive Indian Silverbill, and the beautiful Black Redstart. The beautiful Flame of the Forest trees captivated us (scientifically known as Butea monospermy).

Butea monospermy Flame of the forest 

On this special day, Maha Shivaratri, I couldn't help but think of the Flame of the Forest tree's deep cultural and spiritual importance. It is regarded as sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. These trees are regarded as holy by Hindus owing to the tri-foliate shape of their leaves, which represents the Holy Trinity. The centre leaf depicts Vishnu, the Preserver, with Brahma, the Creator, on the left and Siva, the Destroyer, on the right. For us, the tree represents Agni, the beloved "God of Fire." They primarily offer the blossoms of these plants in Lord Shiva worship, notably on the auspicious day of Shivratri.

The Flame of the Forest tree has numerous cultural links in different parts of India. They closely associated it with the start of spring in West Bengal and the vibrant Holi celebration in Rajasthan. On this auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri, we send our heartfelt greetings from the glorious home of the gods to all, encouraging you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of nature, culture, and spirituality that Mount Abu has to offer. May it fill your day with serenity, pleasure, and a strong connection to the natural world. Maha Shivaratri greetings!