24/06/2022
Peepal: Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent and Indochina that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the bodhi tree, pippala tree, peepul tree, peepal tree, pipal tree, or ashvattha tree (in India and Nepal).
The peepal tree's spiritual significance is the paradise of God, according to Chandogya Upanishad and Atharva Ved. Hindus believe that Lord Vishnu, with his half Lakshmi, resides on this tree on Saturday. Due to this belief of Hindus, people consider pouring water to the roots of the tree to be good every Saturday.
It states that Vishnu once hid in a peepal tree when the gods lost a battle against the demons. Therefore, spontaneous worship to Vishnu is possible to a peepal tree without needing his image or temple. The Skanda Purana considers the peepal as a symbol of Vishnu, who was born under this tree.