Harvesting jasmine requires nimble fingers and immense patience. It is predominantly done by women. As rural education improves and women seek better employment opportunities, the daily wage labor force for flower picking is shrinking rapidly.
In the lush, mist-laden foothills of the Western Ghats in Karnataka, a small town harbors a fragrant secret. While the region is famous for its educational institutions and proximity to the pilgrimage town of Dharmasthala, it is the delicate white blossom—known as the —that truly captures the soul of the land. ujire mallige
Pure, stark white blossoms that retain their color well even after being plucked. Cultural Significance ujire mallige