Bengaluru: A tree of many stories- how one church is weaving sustainability into Christmas
Bengaluru: The festive spirit in Bengaluru has taken on a colorful, woven form this year at the ‘Primrose Mar Thoma’ church. Standing tall at twenty-five feet, the congregation's latest Christmas tree isn’t made of plastic needles or expensive tinsel but of memories and repurposed fabric, reported Deccan Herald.
Members of the church choir have spent hours meticulously fixing old, discarded sarees onto metal frames to create a towering tribute to both faith and the environment.
This vibrant installation is the latest chapter in a journey that began as a small experiment back in 2008. What started as a curious attempt to see if holiday decorations could be meaningful without being wasteful has blossomed into a cherished annual tradition.
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Over the years, the church has proven that beauty can be found in the most unlikely places, having built previous trees out of everything from old tires and videotapes to coconut shells and even shredded paper from local printing presses.
By using locally sourced materials that are often overlooked and end up in landfills, the church community is sending a quiet yet powerful message about responsible consumption.
The saree tree represents a collective effort, with families donating their worn-out garments to help the vision come to life.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
