GHINGARU (Pyracantha crenulata)

Ghingaru (घिंगारू ) is believed to be a native of Nepal and China. In India, it is distributed from Sutluj valley to Bhutan between.  In the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh , it is found in the districts of Solan and Shimla.It is a  large glabrous(चिकना ), spiny, evergreen shrub.
Ghingaru fruits are edible and eaten by local people despite the fact that these are not very tasty.

The fruits are full of medicinal properties.  These are credited with Cardiac-tonic(related to heart), Coronary Vasodilator(widening of blood vessels) and Hypotensive properties (lowering blood pressure). It has been used for cardiac failure, myocardial weakness,  hypertension, arteriosclerosis and Buerger's disease. The anti-oxidants present in the fruits are helpful in reducing the ill-effects of free-radicals in our body, maintain blood-pressure and reduce cholesterol. The fruits are cardio tonic and based on this property of the fruit, The research team from Indian Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) working at Pithoragarh in the Noth Indian State of Uttarakhand, has prepared a tonic from ghingaru fruits named ‘Hridyamrit,  literally meaning “nectar for heart”. Apart from this the fruits are helpful for rejuvenation in aged people, reduce joint pains and act as appetizer.

The leaves are used in the preparation of herbal tea, sun burn creams and many facial creams. The bark of the shrub is used in heavy bleeding during menstrual cycles. A combination of Ginkgo and Pyracantha leaves are a tonic to mind. The stem bark is useful in fevers especially malaria.

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GOMATI CHAKRA

Gomati Chakra is a rare natural product, a form of shell stone, and is found in Gomati River in Dwarka, Gujarat in India. Gomati chakras, obtained from the Gomati river in Dwarka, is considered meritorious to give wealth, health and success. It is believed to bring luck and is used in spiritual and Tantric rituals. Gomati Chakra resembles the Sudarshan Chakra or Discus of Lord Krishna. It is used as a Yantra and also is used in worships. It is believed that those people who possess Gomati Chakra will be blessed with money, good health and prosperity. It is also believed to protect children. Some people bury Gomati Chakra in the foundation of buildings as it is believed to bless the residents with long life and prosperity. Some people hang it in front of the house, shops and buildings for peace and prosperity. In some regions, eleven Gomati Chakras are wrapped in a red cloth and placed in rice or wheat containers. This is for food security. In some region, Gomati Chakra is worshipped on the Diwali day along with Goddess Lakshmi. Gomati Chakra is available in pure form and also embedded along with jewelry. Some people wear it like a pendant.

Lal Tibba - Highest Point in Mussoorie

Lal Tibba is the highest peak's topmost point and most famous place in Mussoorie. Popular among tourists and travellers for viewing long trails of major mountain peaks as well as romantic sunset and sunrise, Lal Tibba is located at Depot Hill in Landour.
Tourists are attracted toward the Lal Tibba, as it is still untouched by commercialization and other major commercial activities. Located at the Landour area in Depot Hill, Lal Tibba provides a mesmerising views of Himalayan mountain peaks. One can take close look at the peaks like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Banderpunch etc with telescope which was installed long back in 1967 by the municipality.Apart from mountain views, tranquil environment of Lal Tibba is relaxing. It also has old British architectural style hill houses where Indian Military services and Broadcasting stations or towers of All India Radio and Doordarshan are working now.For Shayari

KAFAL FRUIT

Kafal or Kaphal also known as Myrica esculenta is a tastiest wild fruit of Kumaon region of Utarakhand. The fruit is sweet in taste and has a many stories connected with it. One of the many stories connected says there was a lady and her daughter who used to sell kafal, they were too buzy in the unending process of reaping, winnowing, sowing and weeding of the fruit that the girl used to think when will she be able to taste the fruit. One day the lady asked her daughter to look after the fruits and not to taste them but when she returned she saw that the basket is not of the same weight now and she thought her daughter has eaten them up and beated her badly. The little girl cried and said she didn’t taste them. Later the lady understood that due to the summer heat kafal lost weight and when it will rain they will gain weight but it was too late the girl was died now. It is believed that the girl after death became a bird called Magpie and comes back every year when the fruit ripens in the jungles of Himalaya in the months of April, May and June and sings “kafal pakko meil ni chakkho” which means kafal fruit is ripened now but I didn’t taste them. kafal represents season change, kafal is the last tasty fruit of spring before the entry of harsh summer. It is found mainly in tourists places like Nainital, Pauri, Jaiharikhal and generally the villagers sitting road side sell it for Rs.100 or Rs.200 per kg.

SAHASTRADHARA , DEHRADUN, UTTRAKHAND.

Sahastradhara( सहस्त्रधारा ) located at a distance of around 14 km from the heart of the city, is a popular tourist attraction of Dehradun . Literally meaning 'Thousands fold Spring' , Sahastradhara is a beautiful spring, having a depth of around 9 m.Owing to the presence of sulphur in the water of this spring, it is believed to have medicinal value. Besides medicinal merits, the spring is also known for its beautiful views. The beauty of this spring is further enhanced by the surrounding caves and Baldi River.The water of this spring has lime, which contributes towards the formation of projecting ridge that eventually takes the shape of a cave. Due to its medicinal properties and beautiful views that can be enjoyed at this place, Sahastradhara is popular among a large number of tourists.