At over 8,000 feet in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, honey cultivation is not an industrial act — it is a seasonal ritual shaped by altitude, scarcity, and tradition.
Unlike conventional beekeeping that relies on standardized bee boxes, the honey used in Shunya India's Black Turmeric Honey is cultivated in naturally hollow tree trunks identified by indigenous tribal communities.
These tree trunks are not randomly selected. Generations of observation allow tribes to identify wood that breathes, insulates, and protects bee colonies from harsh mountain winds. The hollow interiors form natural chambers where bees settle organically, without forced structure or artificial design.
The most sacred aspect of this honey is its harvest time — the month of Kartik (November). In the Hindu calendar, Kartik represents purification, restraint, and devotion. At Himalayan altitudes during this time, floral abundance is scarce. The bees do not have the luxury of wide flowering meadows.
At over 8,000 feet in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, honey cultivation is not an industrial act — it is a seasonal ritual shaped by altitude, scarcity, and tradition.
Unlike conventional beekeeping that relies on standardized bee boxes, the honey used in Shunya India's Black Turmeric Honey is cultivated in naturally hollow tree trunks identified by indigenous tribal communities.
These tree trunks are not randomly selected. Generations of observation allow tribes to identify wood that breathes, insulates, and protects bee colonies from harsh mountain winds. The hollow interiors form natural chambers where bees settle organically, without forced structure or artificial design.
The most sacred aspect of this honey is its harvest time — the month of Kartik (November). In the Hindu calendar, Kartik represents purification, restraint, and devotion. At Himalayan altitudes during this time, floral abundance is scarce. The bees do not have the luxury of wide flowering meadows.