Sunday, April 24, 2022

Trees.


Trees associated with Sri Vishnu

1 Ashvattha (Peepal)

Ashvattha (Ficus religiosa, Peepal) The Hindu Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are believed to dwell in the Peepal tree. Hindu Trinity

2 Ashvattha (Peepal)

Ashvattha (Ficus religiosa, Peepal) Lord Vishnu appeared before sages Pullavar, Kalavar and Kanuvar in the form of a Peepal tree (Adi Jagannatha temple, Thirupullani, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu). Lord Vishnu and Peepal

3 Udumbara (Cluster Fig)

Udumbara (Ficus racemosa, Cluster Fig, Gular) Udumbara tree is associated with Lord Vishnu and is one of the names of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu

4 Amlika (Tamarind)

Amlika (Tamarindus indica, Tamarind) Tamarind tree is the sacred tree of Alwarthirunagari under which Nammalvar meditated for 16 years. Sri Nammalvar

5 Badari (Indian Jujube)

Badari (Ziziphus mauritiana, Indian Jujube) The famous pilgrimage Badrinath is named after Badari trees. Badrinath







No comments: