Archive · 15 Nov 2025

Karnataka Government Considers Museum for Saalumarada Thimmakka; State Funeral Announced

Karnataka Government Considers Museum for Saalumarada Thimmakka; State Funeral Announced

A very kind lady named Saalumarada Thimmakka, who was 114 years old, has passed away.

She was known as the 'Tree Woman of India' because she loved trees so much, she planted thousands of them along a road near her home.

She treated these trees like her own children, nurturing them with great care.

People were so inspired by her work that the Chief Minister of Karnataka has said the government might build a museum to remember her.

She also received a very important award called the Padma Shri and will have a special funeral with honors from the state.

Saalumarada Thimmakka always encouraged others to plant trees, saying it helps save our planet.

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