Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated across the country on 19th August. Rakshabandhan is a symbol of the sacred relationship between brother and sister. On this day sisters tie a protective thread on their brother’s wrist and pray for his long life. . Brothers love their sisters on this day–Lovers give gifts and promise to protect them. How did the celebration of Raksha Bandhan begin, There are mythological beliefs regarding this. On this special festival, sisters tie a protective thread on their brothers’ wrists, But the women of Pakistan are celebrating this special festival in a different way.
Women of Pakistan are tying Raksha Sutra to this special tree
Women in Tharparkar district of Pakistan’s Sindh province are celebrating Rakshabandhan by tying rakhis to the guggul tree . The purpose of tying rakhi to these trees is to protect them. These women say that they are being ruined by adding chemicals. Here’s 80 percent of people have animal husbandry as their only source of employment. Guggul trees provide good and free fodder along with gum. The work of extracting gum from those trees has been going on for three decades. These trees produce gum naturally. Let us tell you that thousands of gum trees were cut down in Tharparkar. There are thousands of trees there, but now 70 percent of trees are missing.
What is the use of Guggul trees?
Gum is extracted from guggul trees which is in great demand in the global market. However, These trees are also in danger due to increasing demand. Guggul trees are suitable for the environment of dry and low rainfall areas. Google is a tree that 3 from The tree is 4 meters high . The leaves are shiny,This tree is smooth and basically medicinal incense, Disinfectant,TV, It is also useful in the treatment of heart attack and cancer. The dried roll has an aromatic taste and odor. It is considered a divine medicine.
8 Guggul is produced after 8 years
Yield from Guggal plants is approximately 8 years later. By making an incision in its branches, white milk comes out and then gum is obtained from it. in a tree 250 grams of gum is obtained . In market price It is sold for up to Rs 250 per kg . Its biggest market in India is in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.