What is the Kovidara Tree? The Sacred Symbol on Ayodhya’s ‘Dharma Dhwaj’ Explained
Why is the Kovidara tree on the Ayodhya Dharma Dhwaj? Discover the mythological, medicinal (Ayurveda), and botanical significance of the Kovidara (Kachnar) tree.
A botanical species that was once known only to Ayurvedic scholars and foresters has suddenly become India’s most searched term. The Kovidara tree (Bauhinia variegata) has moved from the forests to the forefront of national consciousness after it was featured prominently on the ‘Dharma Dhwaj’ hoisted at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The historic flag-hoisting...
