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Flowers please the mind and grant prosperity. Flowers are at the epicentre of Indian culture for every occasion, Indians use flowers to decorate doors. Varmala, (A garland a bride puts on the bridegroom's neck during marriage ceremony) to different ornaments for various occasions are a part of ancient ayurvedic texts. The Indian woman loves to adorn herself; she has always worn flowers in her hair with since Vedic era. In southern India even today, women wear flowers in their hair regularly. From the epic Ramayana to Gita, flowers are an eternal part of Indian culture. A sight to behold is the Temple's God and Goddess idols always ornamented with flowers, an offering wholeheartedly given by worshippers and accepted by God, that is the Hindu belief. To use flowers to personal beautification is noted in ancient ayurveda texts. These flowers also have a spiritual significance. Goddess Laxmi sits on a lotus. In kalidasa's Abhijnana Shakuntala. Shakuntala is compared to the delicate jasmine flower. Her accessories were flowers and leaves. In another work of Kalidasa Meghduta, it is mentioned that the powder of Lodhara flowers was applied as face powder. The Mallika flowers have been used by women to promote wellness and beauty. The Indian culture gives a lot of importance to flowers. Goa has many temples and several are famous for stunning decorations with flowers on and around the idol. This trickles down to the local community who work in the vicinity of these temples. A sustainable cycle of flowers which the flower ladies, devotees and the priest comply with.