Karanj /Pongame Oil Tree Native Trees Botanical Name: Pongamia pinnata A fast-growing deciduous tree up to 20 meters tall, originated in India and is found throughout Asia. I came across many times this tree i have seen its many phases and it is very versatile i have seen its connection to humans as well as other species. In Mumbai Post monsoon i came across a small karanj tree while i was going on the morning walk and something pulled my attention over it and i saw common Banded awl butterfly was laying on the tender leaves of the karanj, that time i was super excited and cliked the photos and took the eggs along with me feeling was like i have found the treasure😃 The Common Banded Awl female laying eggs on the tender leaves of karanj tree. ...