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Description:

Tall invasive green grass

Habitat:

Hillside with regular watering

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Comments (6)
Ashish
In this festival... 2 animals had greatest respect among Indians. Elephant due to his head is used to form Lord Ganesha Mouse due it is considered as vehicle of consciousness to Lord Ganesha.
Ashish
Following link is about festival. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesh_Chaturthi
Ashish
Cindy... I think... you might able to understand Indian mythology and prove scientific use of this grass on this link... http://theemerald.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/ganesha-and-durva-grass/
CindyBinghamKeiser
Ashish, I hadn't heard of the festival. Very cool! Thanks for the information and help with the ID :)
Ashish
Cindy... You have marked it right time on Project Noah...!! This grass is called Sacred Durva in India and used to offer Lord Ganesha's Prayers and Puja. Great Ganesha Festival Begins on day after tomorrow.. on Thursday...!! Really thanks for sharing..!!
Ashish
Must be Durva what we call it in India...!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynodon_dactylon

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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