"Raja Chadha's Remarkable Journey in Transforming Two Terraces into a Breathtaking Lily Haven" Vadodara: Fourteen years ago, Raja Chadha, a nature lover, arrived in Vadodara from Bhopal with a fervent desire to create a verdant sanctuary amidst the urban landscape. His passion for gardening led him to embark on an extraordinary endeavor, cultivating more than 300 water lilies on two small terraces of his flat in the Diwalipura area of Vadodara city. Over the years, Raja's dedication to fostering these delicate blooms, both native and exotic varieties, has earned him the title of environmentalist par excellence. In his rooftop haven, spanning an impressive 1,500 square feet, Raja carefully nurtures the water lilies in enormous tubs and barrels. The sheer diversity of lilies that flourish under his care ranges from Lakshmi, a native variety, to around 200 tropical types, 25 hardy types, and 15 Australian types sourced from various countries across South-East A

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair