Nakshatra Vatika, a unique public park developed by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NMC), depicting various aspects of astrology and meant to provide a positive environment for the visitors, was thrown open to the public on Friday. Situated at Rohini Sector-18, the park boasts of 43 types of particular tree variety that represents respective planets and has been placed according to the astronomical direction. Visitors can sit under the tree according to their zodiac sign for relaxation and mental peace.
While inaugurating the park, NMC Mayor Preety Agarwal said the first-of-its kind ‘Vatika’ has been opened for the public at Ayush center in Rohini. “Astrology is a science and this theme-based park has been developed by keeping this aspect in mind. The medicinal plants used to prepare ayurvedic medicines, represent a particular zodiac sign,” she said.
Combination of astrology and ayurveda can also be used for protection of various diseases, said Agarwal, adding many of the effective medicines are being made out of various plants, herbs and roots. Also these plants help in purifying air and keep the surrounding positive and energetic.
“The vatika is an ideal place for doing yoga under the tree of their zodiac signs. We are also taking steps to promote yoga here with an aim to benefit a large section of the society,” she said.
A senior NMC official said a small circle which represents each a Nakshatra (Stars) has been planted with a representative tree of that particular star. A total of 43 trees representing Navgrahs, Rashi and Nakshatra are present in the garden.