TN: Trees in 'wedlock' to preserve life on Earth

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Coimbatore, Aug 8: Highlighting the importance of ''green cover'' in preserving the eco-system, the villagers of Sirumulai in Coimbatore district solemnised the 'wedding' of Peepul and Neem trees, at Muniappa Swamy Temple here.

While the goom the peepul tree, was 'clad' in a dhoti and towel, the 'bride', the neem tree, wore a saree. Priest Krishnaswamy officiated the rituals yesterday when he tied a yellow thread around the neem tree, symbolising the wedding.

People believe that the 'eco-marriage' will conciliate Muniappaswamy, a local deity, and bring good rains, heralding prosperity, Veluswamy, a villager told sources. The special ceremony would amount to deification of trees, urging people to preserve them, he added.

The invitation for the wedding were circulated in 14 neighbouring villages for the last one week and the 'guests' were expected to donate for the wedding.

The wedding would be followed by a feast today after special sacrifices to propitiate the deity.

UNI

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