Nakshatra is Forever!
The concept of adoption of a plant is been derived from Indian cultural history. The Indian astrology is based on the concept of Nakshatras (Constellations) and Rashis (as per moon signs). There are in all 27 Nakshatras present in a year and every individual has a Nakshatra assigned to him/her depending on the date and time on which he/she is born (the tithi).​

Every Nakshatra has a symbolic tree or plant that defines its connection with eternal nature. In our Indian culture there was a tradition that whenever a baby is born in someone’s home, that person was supposed to plant a tree of the same Nakshatra on which the baby was born. The person was supposed to take care of the tree as his child because it was believed that the more good and healthy the tree will grow, it will prosper more health and happiness to the child.

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If these trees have been assigned to the 27 nakshatras by the Vedic Rishis, than it will be worthwhile for us to know which tree belongs to ourJanma Nakshatra (Birth Constellation) and to have some idea about its medicinal values or other applications.

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So the presence of the complete set of 27 trees directly creates a healthy and sound physical, mental, psychological and spiritual beings; which is the ultimate and absolute bliss to oneself and to the Earth too!







Nature Walks Nature Trail Trekking

Nature trial includes slow walking in and around the campus to study the wide range of wildlife that exists in the surroundings. The main aim is to teach  the beauty of nature, their importance and the reasons to conserve or protect nature and wildlife.

The Konkan region is a storehouse of medicinal plants. University has given priority to conservation of medicinal plants and in creating public awareness of this natural wealth. The concept of “Charak Samhita” has been adopted for the establishment of herbal garden at Forestry Research Farm of the University. The herbal garden is laid out according to “Charak Samhita” by forming groups of plants on the basis of their medicinal value to cure particular disease of human beings. In each group, eight plants are planted on radius of 4m circle. At the center of the circle of plants species, name of the disease is given. Each plant species is labeled with vernacular name, scientific name and different plant parts used for curing the disease. At present, total 92 medicinal plants have been planted in different groups. Medicinal plants nursery is also equipped to supply of planting material to the farmers and public.