The place of plants and dry fruits in festivals, rituals and daily life.
Dry fruits appear in many festivals and rituals, from offerings in worship to gifts exchanged between families.
Cashews, raisins and almonds are common in sweets prepared as offerings.
A box of dry fruits is a traditional gift during festivals, and a symbol of goodwill and prosperity.
Kaju barfi (also called kaju katli) is a fudge made from ground cashews and sugar syrup, cut into diamonds and often topped with silver leaf.
Holy basil (tulsi) is grown in many homes, often on a raised platform in the courtyard where it is worshipped daily.
Its leaves are used in herbal teas and home remedies for coughs and colds.
Tulsi is considered sacred, and its leaves are used in prayers and religious ceremonies.