Trivandrum: It’s time
for the contingents of Trivandrum city to relish the taste and sweetness of
mango. The coming week of mango fest is ready to quench the thirst and provide
relief to the natives of Ananthapuri. The carnival organized under the auspices
of District agriculture department, State Horticulture Mission and Kerala Horticorp
began at the Suryakanthi ground of Kanakakunnu. The spectators are introduced
to 134 varieties of mangoes that comprise himapasanth, bennet, alphons,
rasipasanth, neelam, sindhooram, Kulangara mango, chandrakaran, banglora and
alamboor benition. In addition to the stalls of mango growers association from
different states, there are stalls for honey and honey products. These add
flavor to the fest.
The fest commencing
from morning 9 and lasting till 8pm has a collection of 45 Rs.mangalore mango
to himayudeen mango that costs around 115 Rs.The event is given more charm by
the favorite varieties of mangoes from God’s own country which incorporates
kotturkonam, moovandan, karpooram, prayor and kuttiyattor. Malgova,
chakkarakutty and kalappadi brought from Krishnagiri that lies in the border of
Karnataka and Tamilnadu are also adding beauty to the fest hailing for tenure
of one week. Multiple varieties of mango seeds capable of high reproduction are
also available in the event. In order to give solace to the people from
scorching heat, cool drinks like honey cola, ginger cola and honey mango are arranged.
Honeybee colonies are also there for exhibition. In order to make sure that the
mangoes are free from calcium carbonate, Food and safety employees have
collected samples for scrutiny.
The entry of the fest
is possible through a pass of twenty rupees. Minister K.P.Mohanan inaugurated
the function. K.Muraleedharan M.L.A. presided over the function. State Horti culture
mission director Dr.K.Prathapan rendered vote of thanks.
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