Summary:
During my childhood, the city had a number of mango orchards which used to be called ‘aamrai’. Even today, a number of mango orchards dot Vikarabad, Chevella, Toopran and other surrounding areas of the city. In Manoharabad, where we used to have our ancestral mango orchard, most of the fruit was distributed to friends and neighbours. Closer home, the Nizams created mango orchards one of which is now part of a fruit research centres in Sangareddy. But for folks who love mangoes; ripeness spells succulence, juice, fibre, and sweetness that brings a smile on the face..