Go.mango

28/07/2020

In spite of its modest size, this mid 17th century mango-shaped flask, possibly created in the reign of Shah Jahan shows the love for the king of fruits in the Mughal court! (part of the collection at the Met Museum, New York City)

26/07/2020

Did you know that the Safeda sold to Delhiites at the beginning of the mango season is actually the Banganapalle from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka? Read on for more such juicy (literally) and artful trivia about your favourite mangoes of Delhi.

Mangoes have some of the reflected glory of the hot yellow sun, and are best dunked in chilled water, and eaten with all the senses

19/07/2020

The scenery and landscape of a mango orchard is a far cry from the oppressive heat and humidity of our cities in the summer. Not far from Delhi, outside the tiny town of Rataul, an annual Mango walk by Sohail Hashmi is bound to transport you to a distant world of a million shades of green, cuckoo's birdsong, and of course, trees laden with mangoes!

Not far from Delhi, the orchards of Rataul offer a wide variety of mangoes, including one that rarely makes it to the market

19/07/2020

Rataul, a small town north of Delhi is famous for its eponymous mango variety. The elegant 'Rataul' and its many cousins are grown in the orchards in and around this town and can be tasted on an yearly mango walk conducted by . Let's see how many of our handsome friends have you heard about before? Pick your favourite!
Chitla
Nisar pasand
Suhag
Jaulai gola
Hathi jhool
Lateefwala
Chandani
Wazir pasand @ New Delhi

16/07/2020

Mangoes and mango trees have been depicted in Indian art and scuplture for centuries. Here, the Jain deity Ambika is depicted along with another minor godess in the back, who sits under a mango tree bearing fruit so heavy that it weighs down the branches!

15/07/2020

Mirza Ghalib, the finest bard of Urdu poetry on the Indian subcontinent, was so passionate about mangoes that he is reputed to have preferred eating mangoes over writing poetry! Ghalib is known to have personally tried many of the thousands of varieties of Indian mangoes.

12/07/2020

Done with the good old Aamras / amras and mango milkshake? Maybe its time to give the Mango Basil Colada a try?

These hydrating drinks imbued with the goodness of mangoes are just what you need to enjoy this bright and sunny season.

12/07/2020

While this summer, we are all compelled to enjoy our favourite mangoes from the sanctuary of our homes, we hope that next year we would be able to savour the king of fruits not just at home but perhaps at one of these incredible mango farms and festivals that take place across the country. Fingers crossed! 🤞

From March to July, India comes alive with mango madness! Here are some of the best places to enjoy mangoes in India.