Walking down the temple is always blissfull. I always serene atmosphere, the soulful devotional music, the ambience and the bells that often rang with visitors ringing it before entering the premises. What I like most about my local temple is the natural flowers and shrubs that grows all around the courtyard. The temple compound has abundant of shrubs and flower and different trees. From roses to mango to sunflower to guava to coconut. Presence of all these makes the place very beautiful. Nature is a great healer and having so much vibrant flowers and shrubs always sends us some positive vibes, which rejuvenate my mind and body everyday.
Today, I encounter this cluster of red flame around one corner of the temple. Ixora the name I searched in google is a genus of flowering plants, typically small trees or shrubs, known for their vibrant, often fragrant, clusters of flowers. They are commonly referred to as "Jungle Flame" or "Flame of the Woods". Growing in such cluster and the presence of Red, makes them appear a red Flame. Ixora plants are native to tropical regions of Asia and are popular for their long blooming periods and use in landscaping.
From buds to flowers each of them were very attractive sets of nature gifts. Ixora plants are generally considered a low-maintenance, but they need adequate sunlight, proper watering, and well-drained soil to thrive. Ixora flowers are typically star-shaped and come in various colors, including red, pink, orange, and yellow. They grow in dense clusters, often with multiple flowers in a single bloom. This Red flower have grown all over the plant. Making it to simply appear as flames.
Ixora plants have leathery, glossy green leaves. The leaves are typically 3 to 6 inches long. The temple premises needs flowers for everyday worshippinh and offering to the deities. The presence of so many of them innone cluster, did not let the authority to bother much, as one cluster of bloomed flower were enough for many offering. My day always begins looking at the vibrant gift of nature, for which I am always thankful.
In good faith - Peace!!
