We had two varieties of mangoes in our garden during my childhood, 'kilichundan' and 'Muvandan'.
The first in this picture described its shape in its name. The second was named for its frequently observed property of yielding fruits after three years of planting a sapling! Almost every home would have either or both of these mango trees giving enough yield for a family. So these mangoes were not normally sold in the market. Those who did not have their own produce would receive a liberal supply form their neighbours!
These trees were often in the edge of a property that the pedestrians could gather the ones which fell to the ground! I find this practice most fascinating! There was a social camaraderie of great value those days!
When Anna and I went for a mango festival during the previous season we found over 80 varieties of mango on display and for tasting!
There is plenty, but mango has become a costly fruit!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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