In North and Western parts of India people distribute leaves of Apta, or Apati, tree leaves on Dussehra and Vijayadasami day. In this ritual, Apta tree leaves symbolically represents gold or sona. People present Apta tree leaves to friends, relatives and neighbors and wish happy Dasara.

Oct 18, 2018 · Here is the custom explained for the uninitiated: the leaves of a tree called apta or Bauhinia racemosa, referred to as sona or gold, are plucked and given to loved ones on the day of Dusshera....

Vijayadashami (Sanskrit: विजयदशमी, romanized: Vijayadaśamī), more commonly known as Dassahra in Hindi-Urdu, [a] and also known as Dashāhra or Dashain in Bhojpuri, Maithili and Nepali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navarahtri.

Kubera made a rain of Gold coins for each leaf of the Aapti tree present in the kingdom of Raghu. Kausta gave all the gold coins to his guru. The raining of gold coins happened on the day of Dasara or Vijaya Dashami. From that day on wards the leaves of Aapti are exchanged as Gold coins on Dasara.

During Dussehra, leaves, symbolizing wealth, victory, & health, are exchanged for good luck & used in family traditions. Let's explore the significance of leaves on Dussehra in detail. Which Tree Is Worshipped On Dussehra and Why?

Why Do Some Hindus Distribute Apta Leaves on Dussehra? In Western and Northern India, many people exchange Apta leaves on the day of Vijayadashami. The story behind this tradition is in the Ramayana.

Oct 8, 2024 · In Maharashtra, the day is marked by the exchange of "apta" leaves, which are considered symbolic of gold. People offer these leaves to friends and family as a sign of goodwill and prosperity. In some regions, weapons and tools are worshipped on Dussehra to honor the warrior spirit of both Lord Rama and Goddess Durga.

Well, here we present you some information about sacred plants of India and leaves that are worshipped on the day of Dussehra. Read on to know about trees worshipped during Dussehra: 1. Apta Tree. It is a native Indian tree easily recognised due …

Oct 4, 2022 · One of the many peculiar rituals people follow is the exchange of Apta tree leaves, also known as 'Sona', with family and friends on the festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashmi. This custom is practised in the north and western parts of India.

Oct 6, 2019 · In Maharashtra, Dasara is celebrated with varying observances. On the festival, people give each other Apta leaves which is also known as bidi leaf tree. They exchange the leaves calling it 'sona' which means gold during the festival. It …