bahraich: There is a mysterious rootless Bel tree in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. This Bel tree is about 5 thousand years old. Its leaves are still offered to Lord Shiva. There is a Shri Siddhnath temple located in Bahraich city, where Shiva is seated in the form of Shivling. During Shivratri and the month of Sawan, lakhs of devotees come here and perform Jalabhishek and also offer leaves of the mysterious Bilva or Bel tree to Lord Shiva.
The Mystery of the Bael Tree
Shri Ravi Giri Ji Maharaj Ji tells about this tree that this tree is from ancient times. Its root is not known. This tree is installed on the roof of the temple. Mata Rajrajeshwari is installed in the temple below the tree. This is a mystery in itself.
Importance of Bael Tree
Bilva tree is also known as Bael tree. Due to its religious significance, it is planted near temples. In Hinduism, it is considered to be a form of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Mahadev resides in its root. And its three leaves which are together are considered to be the form of Tridev. But the group of five leaves is considered more auspicious. It is worshiped. It is also mentioned in religious texts. Its leaves are joint, leafy and fragrant and are pungent in taste. The leaves fall in summer and new flowers appear in May. The fruits appear between March and May. Bael flowers are white in color with a green tinge and their fragrance is mild and pleasant.
Where does this tree grow
It is a fruit tree found in India. Bael is called Bilva because of its ability to destroy diseases. Its pulp or marrow is called Bulvakarkati. The dried pulp is Belgiri. Bael trees are found all over India, especially in the dry mountainous areas in the foothills of the Himalayas up to a height of 40 thousand feet. Bael is found spread in the form of forests in Central and South India. Apart from India, its trees grow naturally in Southern Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. Besides this, it is cultivated all over India as well as in Sri Lanka, Northern Malay Peninsula, Java and the Philippines and the Fiji Islands.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 15, 2024, 08:44 IST
