Lucknow: To fully understand the concept of a temple tree, we must understand the connection between forests, trees and worship in early times and how the concept of sacred groves has developed over the centuries. We know that in very early times in India, deities were first worshipped in the open, sometimes with stone or wood images. Hero stones were also quite popular in the worship of the common people. There is much evidence for the fact that many temples came up in locations long considered sacred with specific deities…
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Innerwheel Club Organizes Zoo Trip for Slum Children
Lucknow: Under the “Smiles and Joy” project of its 102nd Innerwheel year, Innerwheel Club Lucknow Rajdhani organized a memorable visit to the Lucknow Zoo for children from slum areas. The event coincided with the zoo’s 103rd anniversary, making the occasion even more special. Slum Children Enjoy Zoo Visit Led by Club President Tanuja Jaiswal, children from the slums of Sadar and Aishbagh enjoyed an exciting train ride within the zoo. They were also treated to biscuits, toffees, popcorn, ice cream, and chow mein, making the visit delightful. The children had…
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