Divya Pandey
Certain plants are revered in India because they are thought to radiate good energy.
Nearly all Hindu homes have Tulsi plants. Excepts on Sunday, it is watered and worshipped every day.
Both Buddhism and Hinduism revere the peepal tree. Peepal trees are bodhi trees, with the symbols "Religiosa" signifying faith and "Ficus" denoting fruit.
Lord Shiva loves this plant very much. This plant's leaves are offered to the holy couple Parvati and Shiva.
It's plant that is very significant in religious texts.
This plant also called Javakusum is used to worship Devi with its blossoms.
Numerous Hindu deties are thought to reside in the Mandar plant which produces white blooms.
Beyond its spiritual status neem plants have therapeutic benefits.