Sunday, December 20, 2009

Life Cycle of a Marigold Flower





In India lemon yellow and burnt orange chains of Marigold flowers are used for everything from a welcome wreath to a religious offering.

1. A stall of Marigold chains at a local market in Delhi
2. A stand of wreaths awaits guests' arrival at a hotel in Jaipur
3. At Srinath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon after reaching enlightenment, wreaths are placed in front of statues of deities.
4. A cow in Varanasi gets a floral snack when the Marigold chains have served their purpose for the day.

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