No doubt Trees and plants are necessary for our existence like no one can survive without water that is known as Vayu Devta in Hindu religion. Trees, plants and animals that exist in nature or constitute nature are worshipped with great devotion and sincerity according to Hindu mythology and belief. Trees are revered as God in Hinduism since ancient time. Each and every tree and animal is directly related to Hindu God or deities and are considered important for specific qualities. Like Tulsi, peepal, neem, aam, ashoka, bilvapatra, nariyal and many other that are prayed or used in puja or marriage ceremonies, banana plant is also worshipped in Indian culture.

Every part of the banana tree is significant whether its root, stem, fruit or leafs. Read the article to know why the banana tree is worshipped and know the significance of banana tree.

Though the banana tree is not a tree but is seen as one because of its structure and style. The sacred banana plant is regarded as God Brihaspati and is offered prayers for the welfare of the family.

The banana tree symbolizes Lord Vishnu and goddess Laxmi as it is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in it. It assures a happy, and peaceful married life to the couple who offers banana fruit to Lord Vishnu and Devi Laxmi on Thursday. It also blesses you with good financial stability. It is advised that the eleventh day of the bright half of pausa (December-January) is considered to be very auspicious for offering banana to Lord Vishnu and Laxmi Ji.

People should start worshipping banana tree regularly on Thursday who is facing difficulties and obstacles in life due to bad Brihaspati or planet Jupiter. You can wear the root of the banana tree in case you can’t afford a Brihaspati gemstone to overcome the ill effects of planet Jupiter.

Just like pious banana fruit is offered to Lord Vishnu, its leaves are offered to Lord Ganesha to invoke the blessings of him for happiness and prosperity of the family. Its leaves are also used as offering food. Its trunk is used as for decorations at the main door for welcoming of God.

According to a Hindu tradition, a banana tree is planted and nurtured till it bears fruits during vaishaka, Magha or Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi. Do worship the tree with flowers and fruit for the good fortune of the family members.

Astrologers suggest that a person who is having Manglik dosha in the kundali should marry a banana tree before marrying a person with non-Manglik dosha to remove the dosh.