The current Global demand for Sandalwood is around 6,000 M.Tons per year, India currently produces around 200 M.Tons per year, with other foreign nations contributing 400 M.Tons, leaving a shortfall of nearly 5,400 M.Tons….
In Global market where up to 90% of the Sandalwood is thought to be illegally traded, Aranya Bharat Stands Tall as the Ethical, Sustainable Source of Fully Tracible and Legal Sandalwood Jungle Farms….
We at Aranya Bharat are committed to bridge the gap of demand vs supply by creating natural jungles of Sandalwood farms which in turn help the environment against the threat of Global warming.
Choice of Location : India has a total area of 9,000sqkm of sandalwood distribution spread across eight states with Karnataka having the maximum area of 5,245sqkm. 8,200sqkm area of sandalwood distribution out of the total 9,000sqkm is in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The project is situated in Karkala, Karnmataka.
Plantation of Sandalwood and maintenance is not easy, it also requires the proper land pasture and expertise to take care. We at Aranya Bharat have taken all the necessary measures to make sure this plantation prospers. The plantations will be phase wise and the project comprises of 5 phases.
Pencil Sketch – A beginning as a sketch to final product. To many artists, the preliminary sketch is often considered to hold more spontaneity and freshness than the finished piece. For some artists that create in the medium of sculpture, the pencil sketch is a tool that helps the perception process. The ability to see an object is perfected with the pencil sketches. We as artists of developing Sandalwood farms are having a sketch which might develop in to a wonderful and fragrant finished product.
Resembles Indian Classical Dance Mudra India is known for its rich cultural legacy. Performing arts like classical dances are integral parts of Indian culture. Most of the classical dance forms originated in temples. Worshiping was the main aim. Although every dance form evolved from different regions, their roots are the same. Classical dances are all about technicalities and strict rules. Like Classical Dances, Sandalwood is also used in temples for Worshiping and many other religious rituals.
The “Annapoorna” Sandalwood tree is also helping the human race with its Fragrant, medicinal, craft and many more qualities. Growing Sandalwood is also all about technicalities and strict rules. The land, The Host Plants, Water Management, manure, periodic check-ups and a Jungle Environment all needs to be in sync with the overall growth of the tree. It is “Tapasya” / “Sadhana” to wait and watch the fragrant tree grow.