Mythical Tales of Fruit!

New Delhi, June 29 As humankind shifted from hunter-gathering mode to cultivating food, one saw the evolution of fruit. Fruit is distinct in various geographical locations, leaving its presence and mark in diverse cultures and histories of nations. Fruit holds a specific purpose in various religious cultures. There are many interesting histories of fruit than you can chew on.

Fruit has a long journey, different corners of the world have their own stories, it has undergone domestication, which has made it easily accessible. That is why each fruit holds a different meaning in various cultures which have their own tales and references. Certain religious practices are still continued in various parts of the world, adhering to their ancient stories.

On this International fruit day, let's look at some of the many interesting histories of fruit, and how they are engraved in our mythology, as shared by INI Farms- Kimaye.

Bananas

Native to SouthEast Asia, bananas have been one of the world's earliest cultivated fruit. The banana plant in Hinduism is considered sacred for multiple reasons. They are a representation of God Brihaspati

( With inputs from IANS )