Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 17 -- Environmental groups across Mysuru came together to offer heartfelt tributes to Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, revered as 'Vruksha Mathe' and a tireless ambassador for nature.

The homage was held at Hasiru Mysuru Nursery Farm near Bandipalya, where participants offered floral respects to her portrait and observed a moment of silence.

The event featured poetry recitations and songs celebrating Thimmakka's inspiring life. Her legacy was remembered not just through words but through a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship.

Noted environmentalist and former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Chairman H.V. Rajeev, who has been cultivating over 15,000 saplings annually and distributing th...