Saalumarada Thimmakka Dies; Planted and Nurtured Thousands of Trees

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Pragati K.B.February 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM

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Saalumarada Thimmakka, an Indian farm laborer, died on November 14, 2026, in Bengaluru, India, at the believed age of 113. Known as "Saalumarada" for her work planting trees, she and her husband began planting banyan trees in 1948 along a 2.5-mile stretch of road between villages in Karnataka, India, after struggling with infertility. Over seven decades, she planted and cared for thousands of trees, transforming her grief into an enduring environmental legacy. Thimmakka became a symbol of environmental stewardship in India, demonstrating that anyone can contribute to protecting the land. She received numerous honors later in life for her dedication and impact.

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Kudur 30% Hulikal 30% Bikkalu Chikkaiah 40% Karnataka 50% Umesh B.N. ×250% Narendra Modi ×260% Bengaluru (Bangalore) 60% India ×490% Saalumarada Thimmakka ×5100%

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