Spring Blooms Sajna Flowers Adorn Lohagara

As winter fades and spring takes hold, the landscape of Lohagara has been transformed. The arrival of Falgun has brought a fresh vibrancy to the region, marked by a stunning display of white Sajna (Moringa) flowers.

These cascading blossoms are visible across both remote villages and urban centers, including Lakshmipasha, Lohagara, Kachubaria, Rampur, Mallikpur, and Dighalia. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the flowers are highly valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties.

Local farmers note that this year’s mild winter has led to an unprecedented bloom. A bumper harvest of Sajna stalks is expected, which usually commands a strong market price. Despite this potential, the local Department of Agricultural Extension currently lacks formal data or specific initiatives to promote Sajna cultivation in the region.

"Sajna plants are easy to grow," says Babu Kazi, a farmer from Lakshmipasha. "Once the flowers bloom, the stalks follow quickly. They are a reliable source of income."

The plant is also a staple in local kitchens. Reshma, a local resident, shared that Sajna flowers are frequently used to make bharta or bora (fritters), prized for their unique taste.

Kamrun Nahar Lina, Associate Professor at Lohagara Government Adarsh College, emphasized the plant's health benefits. "Sajna is a powerhouse of nutrition. The flowers, leaves, and stalks are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and proteins. We should encourage more planting along roadsides and fallow lands."