Know the Religious Significance of Worshipping Peepal Tree

New Delhi: Peepal Tree is considered as one of the most sacred trees in the Hindu Religion. The tree holds a lot of importance in the Sanatan Dharma and it is also believed that worshipping Peepal tree will bring good fortune, eradicates all problems and people get rid of all difficulties in life if they start offering water to the Peepal tree. The Peepal Tree is also known as the Bodhi Tree as Lord Buddha used to preach people sitting under the Peepal Tree. Today we will tell you about some of the important benefits of worshipping Peepal Tree and how you should worship it.

Get rid of Kaal ‘Sarp Dosh’ and ‘Sade Saati’

Different People worship Peepal Tree for different reasons. It also said that Lord Krishna mentioned in the Mahabharata that he will always be present in Peepal Tree. Worshipping Peepal Tree has many benefits. People who are suffering from Kaal Sarp Dosh, Pitra Dosh, Saade Saati etc must offer sweet water mix with black til and raw milk. If they start following this practice regularly then they can get rid of these.

Get Lord Shani Dev’s Blessings by offering Diya on Peepal Tree

Thousands of devotees light up a Diya or offer Mustard oil with some black urad Daal at the Peepal Tree on Saturdays to seek Lord Shanidev’s blessings. However, it is also said that you must avoid going near the Peepal Tree in the evenings because Peepal Tree is surrounded with negative energy in the evening.

Offer Sweet water on Saturdays

Worshipping Peepal Tree on a Saturday holds lot of importance. It is believed that if you offer sweet water to the Peepal Tree on a Saturday, you get the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Every Saturday you must offer sweet water with raw milk, Jaggery, black til and rice and offer it to the tree by chanting ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya’. You must not forget to light a diya in the evening with mustard oil near the tree otherwise your Puja will be considered incomplete. If you follow this practice every Saturday you will see visible results in your life.