NBRI lab develops herbal gulal from Gorakhnath temple flowers

LUCKNOW: Skin-friendly gulal made from flowers will be offered to Ram Lalla this Holi.
The scientists of National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) have prepared two varieties of herbal gulal — one from Kachnar flowers and another from flowers offered at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur. The gulals from kachnar as well as flowers from Gorakhanath temple are available in lavender and sandalwood fragrances, respectively.
NBRI director Ajit Kumar Shasany presented the special gulals to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Wednesday.
Lauding the institute’s efforts, the CM said the initiative will provide more opportunities to start-ups and entrepreneurs while generating employment both within UP as well as across the country.
Ajit said the institute drew inspiration from CM’s efforts to conserve trees and plants mentioned in the Ramayan era.