Sacred Plants
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- 4. The leaves of this tree are hung near the entrance to mark an auspicious occasion and are also used as plates to give prasad.
- 6. This tree is generally said to be the humble abode of Lord Krishna. It is always found either near a temple or there is a shrine below the tree itself.
- 7. The fruit of this tree is used in many religious ceremonies of the Hindus and is even distributed as prasad.
- 8. It is also associated with goddess Durga and many people believe that this tree helps in keeping evil spirits at bay.
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- 1. Lord Krishna used to play his flute under this tree.
- 2. The fragrant wood of this tree is made into a paste, which is then used for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
- 3. This tree has been cited in the epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, and even in the Puranas. The leaves of this tree are always hung by a string to express the auspiciousness of an occasion.
- 5. The goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati sit on this flower. This flower is also associated with Lord Brahma.