In cities and towns across India, vendors display marigolds heaped into small mountains or strung into ropes, embodying purity, strength, and new beginnings in various rituals.
Marigolds feature prominently in rituals of all kinds, from political rallies to sacred festivals, highlighting their cultural significance in ceremonies such as weddings and religious offerings.
While marigolds are emblematic of Indian culture and are grown year-round, their intensive cultivation peaks just before significant autumn festivals like Dussehra and Diwali.
In Varanasi, marigolds are integral to the cremation rites, draping the deceased, symbolizing the new beginnings celebrated throughout Indian spiritual life.
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