There was a tree upon a hill
Beside a man and his wife
And the land was so rich for miles around
It was called the tree of life

“The tree is a divine gift to us. It gives us life! With its strong roots, they keep us grounded and with its soaring branches they give us shade, fruits, and flowers. Why do we cut them down with such ease?” sighs Damodar Fateh Singh, as he expresses his love for the flora of his village in Odisha with the symbolic simplicity of the iconic Pattachitra painting.