Tempting Marigold

• Dr Mukesh Kumar Pandey     Flowers    26-03-2023

Tempting Marigold

Marigolds represent uplifting feelings and energy in contemporary western society. The flowers' flamboyant yellow, orange, and red hues are associated with the Sun's warmth, joy, happiness, and prosperity.

 Many dishes benefit from the flowers' splash of color, which also adds a subtle flavour to pesto, soups, and beverages. Marigold is a natural dye that the food industry uses to give cheese and butter a more enticing golden hue. Some teas also contain the dried blossoms to enhance their visual appeal.

 

Marigolds Meaning

 An important component of the Day of the Dead ofrenda is flowers, which stand for the transience of life. Even though a wide variety of flowers are used in Day of the Dead festivities, the marigold has emerged as the festival's official national flower.

 Due to their representation of the sun, which stands for brightness and uplifting energy, marigolds are a common flower in Hindu ceremonies. They are also linked to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, who in Hindu mythology are regarded as the perfect pair.

 

 

 

History Of Marigold

 

Marigolds, a New World native and one of the sacred flowers of the Aztecs, travelled 3,000 miles north from their birthplace by crossing the Atlantic Ocean twice. The challenging trip is evidence of marigolds' tenacious toughness. One of the most common annuals cultivated in North American gardens today is the marigold.

 

Marigold seedlings were shipped from Spain to France and northern Africa. In North Africa, the larger marigolds

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