Moha – Mahua Flowers
Moha – Mahua Flowers
In some Tribal sites of Maharashtra near Peth – Nashik , tribal villagers are used to pick fallen flowers of Moha (Mahua) .
Moha (Mahua) is considered Holy in tribal culture because of its usefulness .
The flowers are used to produce an Alcoholic Drink also several parts of Tree are used for Medical Properties .
Its oil has emollient properties and used in Skin Disease , Tribals also use it as Cooking oil .
Moha (Mahua) drink is a cultural heritage. Its an essential drink for Tribals during celebrations and festivals .
The season of Moha (Mahua) lasts for limited period , people go early morning and wait till afternoon for fallen flowers .
There is an unwritten Rule in Tribals that , they collect flowers only from their Own land .
a Lady collecting Fallen Flowers of Mahua
Collected Mahua Flowers
Collected Mahua Flowers.
Tribals usually gets these flowers full of Pots or Crates in Season , sometimes they Spread Sarees for Collecting Fallen Mahua Flowers.
the Mahua Flower , which falls at Midnight or Early Morning
Old Lady drying collected Mahua Flowers
The Holy Mahua Tree . It has Red Leaves during Flower Season after it become Green .