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Why Are Banana Leaves Sacred In Hinduism Why Are Banana Leaves Considered Holy In Hinduism Hinduism is a fascinating religion and it has meaningful ties with the elements of nature. Plants and animals have been mentioned innumerable times within our holy texts, for a variety of different reasons. All of them are directly related to the Gods and are considered important for their specific qualities. We are all familiar with plants like tulsi, peepal, bel and a variety of flowers which are associated with each God. However there is another plant which is perhaps not that widely mentioned, but is equally significant to the above mentioned ones. The banana tree and more specifically its leaf, is considered to be holy. Let us find out why – Significance Of Banana Leaves – 1. Bananas are known as ‘Kadali Phalam’ in Hinduism and the entire plant is considered to be holy. There are a number of reasons why the banana leaf is considered holy in Hinduism. 2. Rishi Durvasa’s wife was t...

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