Magnificent Mango: Legends, Myths, Symbolism, Traditions - Softcover

P.N. Ravindran

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798905609879

Publisher: Notion Press, 2026

Synopsis

Mango is India's own fruit; it originated in India, it is the national fruit, and it is a passion of the Indian diaspora. Mango season is a festival across India, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari; mango unites everyone. Mango is a symbol of our identity, heritage, culture, and traditions, and it is entwined with our legends, mythology, and literature. When summer flames sweep through India, mango defines the season; it takes centre stage in Indians' daily lives. In the Indian kitchen, mango reigns supreme in the mango season, and many dishes bring pure joy to the consumer. Moreover, every slice of mango tells us a story; every mango variety tells us a history that has gone untold. Mango is not just a fruit; every year, it reconnects us to our roots, our bygone days, and the simple pleasures they brought.... The blooming season of mango trees is the season of love and longing. Love is carried in its scent, in the singing of the koels in the mango trees, in the humming of bees around the mango blooms, and in the scent wafting through the air. The mango bloom is the arrow of Kama, the god of love. Sitting under a fully bloomed mango tree is blissful; it can transport us to bygone days and all the memories associated with them... This book, Magnificent Mango, explores all these aspects of the mango. It looks at the mango from diverse perspectives, uncovering its secrets across areas ranging from legends, mythology, and folk stories to ballads, spirituality, symbolism, mango dreams, mango poems, and mango traditions. Reading this book will give you a pleasurable and memorable experience, like eating an Alphonso or Kesar mango. We present the book to esteemed readers so they can fully relish it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Notion Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798905609879
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320