Pipal Puja Niyam: In Sanatan Dharma, along with the Gods and Goddesses, many trees and plants have also been considered as divine. There are many such trees, plants, rivers and mountains with which many religious beliefs are attached. Peepal tree is one of them. The special importance of worshiping Peepal has been told in the scriptures. According to mythological beliefs, along with gods and goddesses, ghosts and ancestors also reside on the Peepal tree. It is believed that by lighting a lamp in front of Peepal on Saturday, one can get rid of Shani Dosha. Saturday is the best day for worshiping Peepal, while worshiping it on Sunday is considered inauspicious. Know the mythological belief related to it.
People should not be worshiped on Sunday
There are some special rules related to the worship of Peepal. Worshiping Peepal tree on Sunday is considered inauspicious. By worshiping it on Sunday, apart from deteriorating economic condition, one has to face physical troubles as well. There is a legend behind not worshiping Peepal tree on Sunday. According to this, both mother Lakshmi and her sister Alakshmi came out from the churning of the ocean. Both the sisters prayed to Lord Vishnu and asked for a place to stay for themselves.
According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu gave both Goddess Lakshmi and her sister Daridra a place to reside in the Peepal tree. In this way both the sisters started living in the Peepal tree. Once when Lord Vishnu proposed marriage to Mata Lakshmi, he first requested the marriage of his sister Daridra. Alakshmi wished that she should be married to someone who does not worship.
According to Daridra’s wish, Lord Vishnu got her married to such a sage. After marriage, Lord Vishnu gave Daridra and her husband Rishi a place to reside in his abode Peepal on Sundays. Since then, it is believed that poverty i.e. Alakshmi resides on the Peepal tree on Sundays. By worshiping Peepal on Sunday, Alakshmi becomes happy and poverty comes in the house. That’s why Peepal tree should not be worshiped on Sunday.
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