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Trees associated with Sri Vishnu
Trees associated with Sri Vishnu
| Sl | Tree | Description | Sacredness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Ashvattha (Ficus religiosa, Peepal) |
The Hindu Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are believed to dwell in the Peepal tree. |
 Hindu Trinity |
| 2 |
Ashvattha (Ficus religiosa, Peepal) |
Lord Vishnu appeared before sages Pullavar, Kalavar and Kanuvar in the form of a Peepal tree (Adi Jagannatha temple, Thirupullani, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu). |
 Lord Vishnu and Peepal |
| 3 |
 Udumbara (Ficus racemosa, Cluster Fig, Gular) |
Udumbara tree is associated with Lord Vishnu and is one of the names of Lord Vishnu. |
 Lord Vishnu |
| 4 |
 Amlika (Tamarindus indica, Tamarind) |
Tamarind tree is the sacred tree of Alwarthirunagari under which Nammalvar meditated for 16 years. |
 Sri Nammalvar |
| 5 |
 Badari (Ziziphus mauritiana, Indian Jujube) |
The famous pilgrimage Badrinath is named after Badari trees. |
 Badrinath |
Flowers associated with Sri Vishnu
| Sl | Tree | Description | Sacredness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Padma (Nelumbo nucifera, Lotus) |
Lord Vishnu is known as Padma-Nabha, from whose navel a Lotus emerged on which Lord Brahma sits (Shantakaram Bhujagasayanam sloka). |
 Lord Vishnu |
| 2 |
 Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy Basil) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Tulasi leaves. The leaves of the Tulasi plant is placed on the head of Lord Vishnu (Tulasi Stotram - verse 8). |
 Lord Venkateswara |
| 3 |
 Jati (Jasminum grandiflorum, Royal Jasmine, Chameli) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
 Lord Vishnu |
| 4 |
 Kunda (Jasminum multiflorum, Star Jasmine) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 5 |
 Champaka (Magnolia champaca, Champa) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 6 |
 Ashoka (Saraca asoca, Ashok) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 7 |
 Karavira (Nerium indicum, Oleander) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 8 |
 Yuthika (Jasminum auriculatum, Needle Flower Jasmine, Juhi) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 9 |
 Paatali (Stereospermum suaveolens, Trumpet Flower) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 10 |
 Bakula (Mimusops elengi, Indian Medaller) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
| 11 |
 Japa (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Hibiscus) |
Lord Vishnu is worshipped with Jati, Shatahva, Sumana, Kunda, Bahuputa, Bana, Champaka, Ashoka, Karavira, Yuthika, Paribhadra, Patala, Bakula, Girishalini, Tilaka, Japa, Pitaka and Nagara; but Ketaki flower should be discarded.(Flowers for worshipping Vishnu - Vamana Purana 95). |
Lord Vishnu |
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