Sacred Plants

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 7. The fruit of this tree is used in many religious ceremonies of the Hindus and is even distributed as prasad.
  4. 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. 1. Lord Krishna used to play his flute under this tree.
  2. 2. The fragrant wood of this tree is made into a paste, which is then used for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
  3. 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.
  4. 5. The goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati sit on this flower. This flower is also associated with Lord Brahma.