Oct 18, 2018 · One of the many peculiar symbolic traditions that Indians follow is the exchange of 'sona' or apta leaves during Dusshera. This custom is popular among Maharashtrians.

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 4, 2022 · 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.

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.

Also, there is a ritual of exchanging Apta leaves during Dussehra, known as 'Sona' or 'gold' in Marathi. This involves people slapping each other lightly with Apta leaves while saying "Sona" or "Take Gold."

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 …

Oct 23, 2023 · In Maharashtra, On Dussehra, People Give Each Other Apta Leaf, Also Known As Bidi Leaf. People Termed The Exchange Of Leaves As ‘Sona’ Which Means Gold. This Tradition Of Exchanging ‘Sona’ Is Based On Three Ancient Stories Which In Later Years Became A Customary Practice.

Oct 18, 2018 · The leaves of the apta tree, known as bidi leaf tree or its scientific name Bauhinia racemosa, is offered to others in the family during Dussehra celebrations. It’s a custom to exchange the leaves calling it “ sona ” or gold during the festival.

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...

On Dusherra day, people worship the Aapta tree or sona-tree (Bauhinia recemosa) and exchanging its leaves. The leaves symbolize gold (as the name Sona, suggests). The tree is also worshipped with the following mantra, for a prosperous future. Ashmantak Mahavruksha MahadoshnivaranI Istana darshanm dehi kuru shtruvinashnamII Roughly translated