Indian culture has a deep connection with nature. Trees and plants have special importance in Sanatan Dharma. Many trees and plants including Tulsi, Banyan, and Banana trees, etc. have been considered worshipable. In Hinduism, many such Teej festivals have been mentioned in which special fruits are obtained by worshiping trees and plants. Today we are going to tell you about some such festivals of Indian culture on which mainly trees and plants are worshipped.
Why Banyan is worshiped on Vat Savitri Vrat
As it is implied in the name of this fast. Vat i.e. Banyan tree is mainly worshiped in Vat Savitri Vrat. Vat Savitri Vrat is observed every year on Jyestha Amavasya mainly by married women. It was under the banyan tree that Savitri saved the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj. According to Hindu beliefs, the trinity i.e. Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh is believed to reside in the banyan tree.
Which tree is worshiped on Somvati Amavasya
If Amavasya Tithi falls for Somvati Amavasya i.e. Monday, then worship of the Peepal tree has special significance on this day. On this day water and other materials are poured on the Peepal tree 108 times. The Peepal tree is believed to be the abode of many deities, which is why it comes under the category of deity trees.
On which day is the importance of worshiping the banana tree
The Banana tree has great religious significance. In South India, food is eaten only on banana leaves. Which also has many benefits from the point of view of health. Lord Vishnu and Devguru Brihaspati are believed to reside in the banana tree. That's why the banana tree is worshiped on Thursday. By worshiping it, all the troubles of a person start going away.
What is the importance of the Amla tree
The Amla tree is also considered worshipable in Hinduism. According to the Panchang, the Navami of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik is celebrated as Amla Navami or Akshay Navami. On this day people worship the Amla tree. After worship, there is also a law to eat food sitting under the tree.
On which day Tulsi worship is done
The Tulsi plant is considered very revered and sacred in Hinduism. In the scriptures, the Tulsi plant is considered as the form of Goddess Lakshmi. By worshiping it regularly, happiness and prosperity reside in the house. There is a tradition of getting Mata Tulsi married to Lord Shaligram on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi. Mother Tulsi is decorated on this day. And they are worshiped with complete rituals.
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