Ashoka Vanam

SIGNIFICANCE : This tree is mentioned in 'The Ramayana'. This is the one under which Sita Devi spent one year while she is in Lanka. That garden is called 'Ashokavanam'. A-soka = No-sorrow Actually Sita used to meditate under this tree. She is a woman with very strong will power and deeply believed that Lord Rama will surely one day defeat Ravana and rescue her which ultimately happens. As depicted in movies she never used to weep like a regular, common women. So this tree plays a very important role in bringing solace to her during such tough situation. Top BENEFITS : Plantation of these trees gives protection from evil forces. Brings in peace and prosperity. Abundant happiness prevails in their surrounding areas. Good health , balanced state of mind and clarity in thinking automatically descend down. You come out of disastrous situations safely and happily. Top PLANTS : S.No. Botanical name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Saraca indica Pinus longifolia Ficus religiosa Mimusops elengi Michelia champaka Emblica officionalis Dalbergia sisso Mesua ferrea Anthocephalus cadaba Ficus glomerata Common name Sita ashoka pine peepal Bakul champa amla indian red wood naga champa kadamb fig

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Shorea robusta santalum album Nerium odorum Butea monosperma Artocarpus heterophyllus Flacourtia montana Piper longum Phoenix paludosa Borassus flabellifer Calophullum inophyllum Alangium lamarki Diaspyros melanoxylon Origanum marjorana Pterospermum aserifolium Syzygium caryophyllata Saccharum officinarum Cassia fistula Strychnos potatorum Mangifera indica Calamus rotang Pandanus odoratissimus Jasminum pubescens Stereospermum suavolens Cinnamomum zeylanicum Artocarpus lakoocha Barleria priontis Holarrhena antidysentrica Symplocos racemosa Feronia elephantum Cordia myxa Luvanga scandens Ougenia dabergiodes

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clove sugarcane golden shower mango mogra jasmine

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Panchavati
SIGNIFICANCE : [ 'PANCHA' - Five, 'VATI' - Trees] This combination of trees was mentioned in "The Ramayana". When Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana took on to the 14 years of 'Vanavasa', halt a night at Muni Bharadwaja Ashram. Then he advised Rama to find a place where all these five trees exist together to make a place to live. So as per his suggestion they later make a 'Parnashala' amidst these trees. So where ever all these five exist together, Rama too resides there. Top BENEFITS : Breeze from these trees Powerful vibrations Fruit bearing PLANTS : S.No. Botanical name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ficus bengalensis Ficus religiosa Ficus glomerata Aegle marmelos Emblica officionalis Common name Banyan Peepal Fig Bilva Amla Gives out more oxygen. Very Cool All have medicinal values Brings good health Wards off evil forces Gives right way of thinking Clarity of thought So naturally attracts many birds and other insects Top

Navagraha Vana
SIGNIFICANCE : [ 'NAVA' - Nine, 'GRAHA' - Planets, 'VANA' - Garden] These nine represent the Navagrahas that each temple has, which inturn represent the nine celestial bodies (forces) which influence our earth.

These nine plants are a mixture of trees, bushes and grass varieties. These are to be planted as per the directions indicated. These are all once again very specialised doctors in curing varied varieties of diseases. Top BENEFITS : By planting these in a particular place, gives protection from the negative forces that are mention in our horoscopes, caused due to various planetary positions. The effects are minimised drastically. They bring prosperity, good health and wealth, protection, showing right direction and attracts people with good intentions only.

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