‘One Village, One Peepal Tree’ initiative launched in Sivakasi

The 25th Guru Mahasannidhanam of Perur Aadheenam Santhalinga Marudhasala Adigalar on Wednesday planted saplings at the launch of ‘One Village, One Peepal Tree’ initiative in Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district, on Wednesday.

To commemorate the centenary celebrations of the 24th Guru Mahasannidhanam of Perur Aadheenam Santhalinga Ramaswamy Adigalar, the initiative involving planting Peepal trees across the villages in Tamil Nadu was being implemented in Virudhunagar district. It was being implemented district-wise under the guidance of Isha Cauvery Calling.

Addressing the gathering, the Perur Aadheenam head said Peepal tree is specifically named ‘King of Trees’ (Arasa Maram) because the air it releases contains high levels of oxygen. Our ancestors traditionally planted a Neem tree alongside a Peepal tree. The air emitted by the combination of Neem and Peepal is excellent for both physical and mental well-being.

The coordinator of Isha Cauvery Calling movement Tamilmaran said students must mobilise as a people’s movement to reverse ecological degradation.