Lucky Capture

During the last visit to my Ancestral home, I was lucky to snap this bird. During the summer months, many such birds come to the pond at our home to seek respite from the heat. Though not a perfect shot, I was delighted to capture this one  

Flower

The flower of Ashoka tree - Saraca Indica. Ashoka Tree is considered to be a medicinal plant and is used for treatment for various ailments.