GANESH PATRI PLANT DETAILS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS - THE GANESHA WAY GANESH PATRI-WHERE VEDA CONNECTED TO AYURVEDA . Hinduism, as we all know, is not exactly a religion but a way of wellness. Its culture, festivals, and traditions are all scientifically proven and have stood the test of time, only to show the world that they are not just mere superstitions or blind faith but are purposive facts. Each and every step, from morning till night and the whole year, according to the changing seasons are well-designed packages to combat the seasonal onset of diseases and allergies. Our ancient sages and rishis are no less than the present day naturalists. They lived harmoniously with nature, blending our rituals in giving due respect in acknowledging nature as a whole (the five natural forces earth, water, fire, air and space along with the plant and animal kingdoms) and in turn being protected, i.e., "Vruksho Rakshathi Rakshithaha". Most of our festivals coincide with seasonal transitions, each festival being associated with a particular God or Goddess. And they in turn are associated with certain favourite leaves, flowers and fruits.

Ganesha Chathurthi is just round the corner and the very obvious changes in our surroundings.. Though the weather be pleasant, its a harbinger of unwanted guests cough, cold, throat infection, fever, breathing problems, swine flu, diarrhoea, malaria, skin infections, etc. Has anyone wondered about the offerings made to Ganesha, the Vigna Vinaashaka, Budhi Kaaraka, and Arogya Pradaayaka? The offerings include 21 varieties of leaves along with specific mantras. Going by the season, there must be a good reason why these particular leaves are offered, apart from the reason that they are available aplenty during this time. Each of these is known to have an abundance of medicinal values that can combat all those troublesome illnesses mentioned earlier. Lets familiarise ourselves with the names and practical uses of some of these leaves.

1. Om Sumukhaya namah- MaachiPatram Samarpayaami. 2. Om Ganadhipaya namaha - Bruhathi Patram Samarpayaami. 3. Om Uma Puthraya namaha - Bilva Patram Samarpayaami. 4. Om Gajananaya namaha - Durva Patram Samarpayaami. 5. Om Harasunave namaha - Dattura Patram Samarpayaami. 6. Om Lambodharaya namaha - Badari Patram Samarpayaami. 7. Om Guhagrajaya namaha - Apamarga Patram Samarpayaami. 8. Om Gajakarnaya namaha - Tulasi Patram Samarpayaami. 9. Om Ekadanthaya namaha - Chuta Patram Samarpayaami 10. Om Vikataya namaha - Karaveera Patram Samarpayaami. 11. Om Binnadanthaya namaha - Vishnukranta Patram Samarpayaami. 12. Om Vatave namaha - Dadima Patram Samarpayaami. 13. Om Sarveswaraya namaha - Devadaru Patram Samarpayaami. 14. Om Phalachandraya namaha - Maruvaka Patram Samarpayaami. 15. Om Herambhaya namaha - Sindhuvaara Patram Samarpayaami. 16. Om Surpakarnaya namaha - Jaji Patram Samarpayaami. 17. Om Suragrajaya namaha - Ganika Patram Samarpayaami. 18. Om Ibhavaktraya namaha - Sami Patram Samarpayaami. 19. Om Vinayakaya namaha - Ashvatha Patram Samarpayaami. 20. Om Surasevithaya namaha - Arjuna Patram Samarpayaami. 21. Om Kapilaya namaha - Arka Patram Samarpayaami.

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