01-07-2021 - 17-08-2021

Nakshatravan or Nakshatra Garden is the unique aspect in the tree plantation project. A Nakshatra or lunar mansion is one of the 27 or 28 divisions of the sky that the Moon passes through during its monthly cycle, as used in Hindu astronomy and Hindu astrology. Each Nakshatra is identified by its prominent star(s) and is associated with a Zodiac. Hindu astrologers believe that each constellation of the zodiac is associated with a tree. Those trees are of medicinal, social, aesthetic or economic value. There is also a belief that if one either plants the tree related to his birth Nakshatra, or worships/ waters/ circumambulates around the tree or plant, the person can become free of ailment, physical, social or economic problems.

Project Details

Start Date 01-07-2021
End Date 17-08-2021
Project Cost 50000
Rotary Volunteer Hours 100
No of direct Beneficiaries 2000
Partner Clubs
Non Rotary Partners Sahyadri Devrai Foundation - Mr Dhananjay Shedgaonkar took personal interest in this project to arrange for the trees and plants needed as well as planning for the plantation. Nisargaraja Mitra Jiwanche & SS Nursery and Gardening - Mr Manik was assigned to this project and organised the plantation execution. ITI Aundh - Principal Dr Prakash Saigaonkar agreed and cooperated in allocation of the space in the premises of ITI.
Project Category Economic and Community Development, Environment