National Fruit of India
National Fruit of India - Mango - Designated as the King of all fruits by
Indians since long, ripe fleshy mangoes are certainly very tasty. The raw ones can
be used to make spicy pickles that are an important part of Indian cuisine. Belonging
to the Mangifera indica species, mangoes are native to India and are the most cultivated
fruits of the tropical world. A rich source of Vitamins A, C and D, India hosts
over 100 varieties of juicy mangoes that can be of green, orange, yellow and shades
of red. They can be of many sizes and shapes. Historians have mentioned the deliciousness
of this savory fruit in the ancient times. The famous Indian poet Kalidasa has penned
praises on mangoes while historians mention that the great Alexander and the famous
Chinese traveler had tasted its divine flavor.
The great Moghul emperor Akabar has been known to plant as many as 100,000 mango
trees in Lakhi Bagh in Darbhanga, Bihar. Now, the National Fruit of India, International
Mango Festival is now conducted in Delhi every year that displays the wide range
of traditionally favorite Indian varieties along with the latest discoveries of
mango varieties that are tasty, healthy and quick to bear fruits. It allows the
visitors to taste the different flavors of the mangoes, buy a tree for your fruit
garden and impart knowledge about cultivating mangoes. This summer fruit may or
may not have one big large seed that is not edible but are usable in making different
medicines.