The Garden
Ekamravana (literally meaning one-mango-tree forest) is situated
on the Western banks of the Bindusagar lake adjoining the ancient
Lingaraj Temple in the Capital City of Bhubaneswar. The Aesthetic
heritage design of Ekamravana, opened to visitors on the New
Year's day 2009, revolves around medicinal herbs planted on and
around raised hypothermal platforms devoted to Lords Shiva, Parvati
and Ganesha. The garden has been created by craftsman from heritage
crafts village of Raghunathpur and the famous historical Buddhism
site of Lalitgiri. Nestled in epicenter of heritage site.
Ekamravana has become a cynosure of eyes of all discerning
visitors of the idyllic city of Bhubaneswar.
Ekamravana, transformed from a derelict site into heritage
garden, contains over 200 different medicinal plants. It has come
to be recognised as an outstanding example of conservation of urban
heritage. Its traditional style integrates the local ageless
architecture with the rich bio-diverse heritage of medicinal herbs
and plants.
Ekamravana finds mention in ancient mythological texts of Hindu
religion (puranas) as an entire forest comprised of a single mango
tree. It was a key element in the abode of God Shiva and his divine
consort, Goddess Parvati.
Ekamravana garden is situated next to the Lingaraj Temple which is
the presiding temple of city in which more than seven thousand
temples once existed. A variety of plants traditionally associated
with Hindu Gods and Goddess and having spiritual and medicinal
significance can be seen in Ekamravana.
created by the odisha Forest Department, Ekamravana offers its
visitors serene surroundings for leisurely walk and natural stone
clad seats for moments of rest and tranquil, transcental medication
to take one's body and soul away from the mundane and banal
existence of modern city life.