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?

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....

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.

Oct 4, 2022 · You may have received an Apta tree leaf from your relative during the festival of Dussehra. Ever wondered about the significance of exchanging a leaf on the day of a festival? Distributing the green twin leaves popularly referred to as 'Sona' on the occasion of Vijayadashmi has an ancient history that is revealed below.

Read on to know about trees worshipped during Dussehra: 1. Apta Tree. It is a native Indian tree easily recognised due to its typical rough-textured twin leaves. In Dussehra puja, Apta leaves are plucked, are considered as gold and looted from each other metaphorically as per the ritual in Maharashtra and some other states.

On the day of Dussehra, these leaves are plucked from the tree & are exchanged as gold & metaphorically looted from each other as a ritual in Maharashtra. The tree has medicinal properties & has immense importance in ‘Ayurveda.' Read about medicinal plants.

Oct 6, 2019 · 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 is also referred to as sonpatta or gold leaves. The scientific name of the heart-shaped leaf is …

In Maharashtra, people distribute Apta leaves which is also known as bidi leaf tree on Dussehra. They exchange the leaves throughout the celebration, referring to them as "sona," which...

Bauhinia racemosa, commonly known as the bidi leaf tree, is a rare medicinal species of flowering shrub with religious significance. It is a small crooked tree with drooping branches that grows 3–5 metres (10–16 ft) tall and flowers between February and May.

Oct 5, 2022 · Do you know about the leaves used during Dussehra in Goa? When it comes to Dussehra, marigolds are the showstoppers of the season. But, certain leaves are also an indispensable part of the festival…