Flowers play an important role in the Indian way of life as they are a symbol of prosperity.
Look at how the garland-makers briskly weave their red, yellow and white flower creations from roses, marigolds, and the flower of happiness, jasmine. On Tuesdays and Friday s, the Hindu holy days, gods are honoured with simple strands of jasmine. But on religiously significant days, more elaborate strands re ordered and placed on the deities in the temple and at home. It is also common to see Indian ladies wearing strings of blossoms in their hair. Founded by P.Govindasamy Pillai, a patriarch of the Indian community well-known for his charitable works, the shop is now run by his sons.