Palash flowers bloom in and around Bheti graam in Purulia district of West Bengal, heralding the advent of spring
Kajal BasuThe palash flower, also known as 'flame-of-the-forest', attracts the attention of travellers on their way to Garpanchkot, located on the foothills of Panchet hill
Kajal BasuIn Palashtala, Bankura, people visiting are left overwhelmed by the red colour of palash flowers. In mythology, it has been compared to the red nails of Kamadeva or Cupid
Nitin WaghelaA Hanuman mandir in the middle of blooming palash trees, revered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. Palash flowers are also used to prepare the colour 'kesari' during Holi celebrations
Nitin WaghelaThe palash tree is known for innumerable qualities like creating medicine, lac or butea gum but for a writer longing for inspiration, the pinkish-red hues of its petals would get them started on a fresh creative journey
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