Palamu's 'Tree Man' Builds Unique Temple Worshipping 275 Species from 22 Countries

• Jharkhand's Palamu district hosts a unique "Paryavaran Dharma Gyan Mandir" where trees, not deities, are worshipped for environmental conservation.
• Founded by Kaushal Kishore Jaiswal, the 'Tree Man' of Jharkhand, the temple was fully completed in 2026 and inaugurated by international experts.
• It functions as an "oxygen bank" and botanical garden, featuring 275 plant species from 22 countries, emphasizing the human-nature connection.
• Jaiswal, a lifelong environmentalist, promotes "Harit Dahej" (Green Dowry) and 11 principles for environmental protection, inspiring tree planting on special occasions.
• The temple, built on Jaiswal's 7.72 acres, has gained national and international recognition as a center for environmental awareness.