Butterflies

In the woodlands of Brahmavar in Karnataka’s Udupi district, 98 butterfly species have flourished naturally over the past year. This sanctuary highlights the power of preserving native habitats and showcases the role butterflies play in maintaining ecological health in the state’s coastal belt.

Give pollinators a reason to visit your balcony this winter. Learn how to create a blooming, chemical-free garden with the right plants, water, and shelter. Perfect for small spaces, this guide helps you support bees and butterflies when they need it most.

Bring your garden to life by inviting birds and butterflies with chemical-free methods. From choosing the right plants to providing water and shelter, learn how to create a blooming outdoor space that supports local wildlife and adds movement to your surroundings.

Prince and Sonia, a teacher couple, turned their 900 sq ft home into a lush indoor forest with over 250 plants, creepers, kokedama moss balls, fish, butterflies, and birds. Over 10 years, they created a serene green sanctuary free from harsh sunlight and pests.

How to grow a garden that attracts butterflies? Mumbai-based Priyanka Singh transformed her 13th-floor apartment balcony into a sanctuary for over 5,000 butterflies of 10-15 different species. Here’s the journey that led her to this.

'It isn't important to just plant trees, we need to learn to nurture them as well.'

Arundhati Mhatre was gifted a bird shelter box by her friend in 2008. And it has been a life-changing gift for her.

Their names, the stories behind their origin, their interesting feeding habits, and their struggle to survive – Gangadharan Menon talks about butterflies, the beautiful and mysterious winged insects.