𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖 𝑫𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔:

𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖 𝑫𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔:

Flowers have an important role in Hindu pujas; a ritual is not complete without offering flowers to gods. But we need to know which flowers to offer to which God so that we can get the most out of the Hindu ritual. Let’s first start with the importance of the flowers, then we will move on to which flowers are dedicated to specific Gods.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒖𝒋𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍❓

In the atmosphere, there are certain deities roaming with their own frequencies, which are attracted towards certain flowers. Then, when they receive the frequencies, they also send back the frequencies into the atmosphere. This is known as “pavitrak”.

Why specific flower to specific deities?

There is a concept that each deity should be offered each flower. The reason is rather scientific. Each flower has its own color and fragrance, which means that the frequency capacity of each flower is unique. Thus, each flower has the capacity to attract the principles of specific deity that can benefit the worshippers.

Moreover, if each worshipper has more spiritual emotion for the flowers, then the frequencies of the deities get more activated in the medium and can work for the worshipper directly.

1.𝑫𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂

Datura flowers are used to adorn Shivling in many Shiva temples. Dhatura garlands are offered to Shiva and are available outside many Shiva temples.

Legend has it that the Dhatura flower appeared from the chest of Shiva. This is mentioned in the Vamana Purana. Offering Dhatura will help in calming down the effect of poison in Shiva. Lord Shiva had drunk the Halahala poison that appeared during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).

The plant along with its leaves, flowers, and fruits are offered on Maha Shivratri night. The flower is used to worship of the Pradosh day – 13th day of a lunar fortnight.

𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑻𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒂

It helps in overcoming the fear of enemies. Those who have sleep issues will find relief after offering the flowers and leaves. The flower is also offered to solve financial problems. The flower is usually showered on Shivling or garland is made placed near Shivling or is put around it

2.𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔

This enchanting and ravishing red colored flower is offered to Goddess Kali. It is because the shape of the flower represents Maa Kali’s tongue and it’s red color symbolizes Maa Kali’s fierceness. Goddess Kali is adorned with a garland of 108 red Hibiscus flowers during Kali pooja.

3.𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒋𝒂𝒕𝒂

Parijata flower or Night-flowering coral Jasmine is a divine flower the roots of which are in heaven. This flower is believed to be the favorite of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, and their incarnations. According to Hindu mythology, this tree came out as a result of churning of the ocean by the Gods and demons. Lord Indra found this tree and brought it to heaven where its beautiful and fragrant flowers spread beneath the tree and pleasured the Gods.

4.𝑳𝒐𝒕𝒖𝒔

The Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Laxmi sits on a lotus flower and thus, this flower becomes Goddess Laxmi’s favorite flower. If you offer a Lotus flower to goddess Laxmi during Diwali or Laxmi pooja, it will make her gratified and in return, she will grant wealth and good fortune. In fact, if you keep a lotus seed mala or rosary in the temple of your home, it will please Goddess Laxmi.

5.𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒅

All red colored flowers are dear to Lord Ganesha but the saffron yellow flower named Marigold is Lord Ganesha’s favorite flower. Especially Red Genda or Red Marigold flowers are believed to please the Vinayaka greatly. This flower is special because it is the only flowers of the Hindu deities that can be divided into its petals.

6.𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉

The Goddess of knowledge who wears a white saree and sits on a white Lotus, Devi Saraswati is fond of Palash flowers. Although all white colored flowers are liked by Devi Saraswati, Palash flowers are considered to be the essential component in Saraswati puja. In fact, the worship of Devi Saraswati is considered incomplete without Palash flowers.

7.𝑻𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒊

Tulsi acts both as a flower and an auspicious leaf which is used in the worship of Lord Krishna. It is because Tulsi or Basil leaves are loved by Lord Krishna and thus, in most of the temples Tulsi leaf is also offered as Prasada. Hence, Tulsi is also known as Krishna Tulsi. Other flowers like blue Lotus and coral flowers are also loved by Lord Krishna.

8.𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆

Although Jasmine flowers are known for its fragrance and used for its medicinal properties, these flowers also hold religious importance. Jasmine is loved by Lord Hanuman and according to the ritual, five Chameli or Jasmine flowers should be offered to please Lord Hanuman. Offering Jasmine oil along with sindoor or vermilion to Lord Hanuman also helps in warding off evils from your life.

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