The Vishnu Tree (Bargad or Banyan tree) was planted at “Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir” on the right-side of temple entrance in October 2020.
It is the national tree of India. In Hinduism, the leaf of the banyan tree is said to be the resting place for the Lord Vishnu. It has the ability to grow and survive for centuries, and is compared to as God’s shelter to his devotees. Having large leaves, which are commonly used worship and rituals, it also has roots that grow down from its branches forming additional trunks and anchor the tree to the ground.
Trees hold great significance in Hinduism. The Vat or Bargad tree is one of the most venerated trees in Hinduism. Devotees offer prayers to Vishnu tree for success when they start a new job, move into new house, prior marriage ceremony, etc.
In the Bhagavat Gita, Krishna said, “There is a banyan tree which has its roots upward and its branches down, and the Vedic hymns are its leaves. One who knows this tree is the knower of the Vedas.” (BG 15.1) Similarly, this material world is a reflection of the spiritual world. The material world is a shadow of reality. In the shadow there is no reality or substantiality, but from the shadow we can understand that there is substance and reality.
Medicinal Benefits: The banyan tree also has medicinal properties, and is used extensively in Ayurveda. The bark of the tree and its leaves can be used to stop excessive bleeding from wounds.
