Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Ashoka tree

                                           Ashoka tree

Ashoka tree is the tree which is hailed sacred for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. The flower of the tree is having much fragrance.
It is believed that cupid is having this flower as his one of arrows. Lovers like this flower to give as presents to their loved ones.
In Ramayan, it is believed that after kidnapping Sita, demon king Ravan had kept her beneath this tree. Hanuman was able to find her and to make her believe that he is the messenger of Sri Ram, he gave her Sri Ram's ring beneath the Ashoka tree.

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