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Top 20 Plants associated with God in Hindu Mythology
December 8, 2022 Nurserylive

Top 20 Plants associated with God in Hindu Mythology

There are many plants that are associated with different gods and goddesses in Hindu mythology. Here are twenty plants that are particularly significant:

  1. Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a sacred plant in Hinduism, and is often called the "Queen of Herbs" for its medicinal properties. It is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu, and is often planted in front of homes and temples.

  2. The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, and is associated with the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati, as well as the god Brahma.

  3. The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is known for its medicinal properties, and is often associated with the god Vishnu. In some stories, Vishnu is said to have rested on a neem tree during his incarnation as the dwarf Vamana.

  4. The banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is considered sacred in Hinduism, and is often associated with the god Shiva. It is said that the banyan tree provides shelter and nourishment to all living beings.

  5. The sandalwood tree (Santalum album) is highly prized for its fragrant wood, and is associated with the goddess Lakshmi and the god Vishnu. Sandalwood is often used in Hindu rituals and ceremonies, and its fragrance is believed to have calming properties.

  6. The mango tree (Mangifera indica) is associated with the god Krishna, who is said to have loved to eat mangoes. In Hindu mythology, the mango is also a symbol of love and fertility.

  7. The pippal tree (Ficus religiosa) is considered sacred in Hinduism, and is associated with the god Vishnu. It is said that the peepal tree provides shelter and nourishment to all living beings, and that meditating under a peepal tree can bring wisdom and enlightenment.

  8. The ashoka tree (Saraca asoca) is associated with the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati, as well as the god Shiva. In Hindu mythology, it is said that the ashoka tree brings love and happiness to those who plant it.

  9. The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is associated with the god Vishnu, who is often depicted holding a coconut in his hand. In Hindu mythology, the coconut is considered a symbol of life and fertility.

  10. The pippal tree (Ficus religiosa) is another sacred tree in Hinduism, and is associated with the god Shiva. It is said that the pippal tree provides shelter and nourishment to all living beings, and that meditating under a pippal tree can bring wisdom and enlightenment.

  11. The bilva tree (Aegle marmelos) is associated with the god Shiva, and is often used in Hindu rituals and ceremonies.

  12. The palasha tree (Butea monosperma) is associated with the god Agni, the god of fire, and is said to be the tree under which the sage Valmiki wrote the epic poem Ramayana.

  13. The aksha tree (Madhuca latifolia) is associated with the goddess Ganga, who is said to reside in its leaves.

  14. The parijata tree (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) is associated with the god Krishna, and is said to have bloomed in the gardens of Indra, the king of the gods.

  15. The nagakeshara (Mesua ferrea) tree is associated with the god Vishnu, and is said to possess powerful medicinal properties.

  16. The kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) is associated with the god Krishna, and is said to have bloomed in the gardens of Indra, the king of the gods.

  17. The arjuna tree (Terminalia arjuna) is associated with the god Arjuna, one of the heroes of the epic poem Mahabharata.

  18. The vata tree (Ficus benghalensis) is associated with the god Vayu, the god of wind, and is said to have the ability to grant wishes.

  19. The ashvattha tree (Ficus religiosa) is associated with the god Brahma, and is said to be the tree under which the god attained enlightenment.

  20. The jambu tree (Syzygium cumini) is associated with the god Vishnu, and is said to possess powerful medicinal properties. It is also known as the "black plum" tree.

These plants are considered sacred in Hinduism, and are often used in religious rituals and ceremonies. They are also valued for their medicinal properties, and many of them are used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

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