Ashoka, the Legend and the Love Symbol
Ashoka tree ( bunga asoka in Indonesian) is standing tree which flowers throughout the year. As tropics flower, it loves direct sunshine. Sunshine will fit it’s color best and bright. Ashoka love damp soil too, so make sure to water it regularly. Ashoka is very much liked for it’s compact and colorful flowers, with green leaves.
Another interesting point about this beautiful flower is the legend that comes with it, especially the story in India’s culture.It is believed that Sakyamuni, the founder of Budda and Nirvana doctrine, was born under ashoka tree by the tenth century. Ashoka trees are worshipped by the Buddhist. While for Hinduist, this flower is a symbol of love.
Taj Mahal A monument of Love
Taj Mahal is a monument which is located in Agra, India. It is Built upon the desire of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Son of Jahangir, as the symbol of love toward his beloved wife.
- Taj Mahal of India
Shah Jahan was an emperor of Mughal Empire, whose had a huge wealth during the period. In 1631, his second wife was death while giving birth of her daughter, Gauhara Begum.
Taj Mahal Exotic Scenery
Gauhara Begum her self was the 14th children of the couple Shah Jahan and his Persian wife, Arjumand Banu Begun, whose also known as Mumtaz-ul-or also Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal then used as a musoleum for Shah Jahan’s Persian wife.
The Construction of Taj Mahal had spent 23 years (1630-1653) of building, and Taj Mahal has been a masterpiece of Mughal Architechture.
Asoka plant, a symbol of love
Here’s a very interesting matter during my surfing on the net some couple of days ago, it is about asoka tree ( bunga asoka in Indonesian). So far I know, asoka tree is flowering throughout the whole year. But it seems that there’s an article that leads me to the myth and legend around asoka tree in India.
- Picture of Asoka Flower
It is believed that Sakyamuni, the founder of Budda and Nirvana doctrine, was born under asoka tree by the X century. Asoka trees is worshipped by the Buddhist. While for Hinduist, this flower is a symbol of love.
In a story of Rama and Sita, it is said that when Sita ( Rama’s wife) was kidnapped by Ravvana, she was hidden in a garden which is overwhelmed with asoka trees. Thus for India’s society, this flower is dedicated to Rama.
