raasi vanam

RAASIVANAM SIGNIFICANCE : In Astrology there are 12 Zodiac signs. These 12 trees represent each one of them. All these were mentioned in Varaha Mihira's Jyotisha sashtra. BENEFITS : Like our birth stars each person is born during a particular Zodiac sign. How each ones luck is predicted according to the birth star similarly according to the Raasi (house) also the horoscope and luck of each person and how he is benefitted by these trees is mentioned in Astrology. PLANTS : S.No. Name Botanical name Common name 1. Mesha Raasi Pterocarpus santalinus Raktha Chandana, Red Sandalwood 2. Vrishabha Raasi Alstonia scholaris Sapthaparni, Edaakula-paala 3. Midhuna Raasi Artocarpus heterophyllus Panasa, Jack tree 4. Karkataka Raasi Butea monosperma Palasa, Moduga , Flame –of- the- forest 5. Simha Raasi Stereospermum chelonoides Paadari, Kaligottu 6. Kanya Raasi Mangifera indica Amra, Mamidi, Mango 7. Tula Raasi Mimusops elengi Bakula, Pogada 8. Vrishchika Raasi Acacia catachu Kadhira 9. Dhanasu Raasi Ficus religiosa Ashwatha, Raavi, Peepal 10. Makara Raasi Dalbergia sissoo Simsupa, Shisham 11. Kumbha Raasi Prosopis cineraria Shami, Jammi 12. Meena Raasi Ficus bengalensis Vata, Marri, Banyan Mesha Raasi
Vrishabha Raasi
Flowers	Tree
Midhuna Raasi
Tree with fruit
Karkataka Raasi
Tree in bloom	Leaves
Simha Raasi
Kanya Raasi
Tula Raasi
Vrishchika Raasi
Flower	Tree
Dhanasu Raasi
Makara Raasi
Kumbha Raasi
Meena Raasi

brundaavanam

SIGNIFICANCE : ["BRINDA' - Group, "VANAM" - Garden] Medicinal : All these plants are used in ayurvedic preperations. Even the dried plant is used in Yagnas and homas. Spiritual : Signified Devotion - modestly it gives itself without seeking for anything in return. Only two varieties of Tulsi are very much popular, but there are few more other varieties. BENEFITS : All the Tulsi varieties in general posses the following qualities: - Relieves from STRESS - Purifies air( ANTI-POLLUTANT) - Gives out oxygen 24 hours - Antiseptic - Detoxifies - Cures skin diseases - Good for hair - Good for teeth and digestion too PLANTS : S.No. Botanical name Common name 1. Ocimum sanctum Krishna Tulsi 2. Ocimum gratissimum Rama Tulsi, Nimma tulsi 3. Ocimum tenuiflorum Vishnu Tulasi 4. Ocimum kilimandscharicum Karpura Tulsi 5. Ocimum basilicum Vibhudhi/Bhoo Tulsi, Kamakasturi, Rudra-jada, Sabja 6. Ocimum americanum Vana/Aranya Tulsi, Kuppa/Kukka tulsi
Ocimum sanctum	Ocimum gratissimum
Ocimum tenuiflorum	Ocimum kilimandscharicum
Ocimum basilicum	Ocimum americanum
Camphor basil Plant	Camphor basil leaves

nandanavanam

SIGNIFICANCE : Lord Indra's garden in the heaven is called nandanavanam. The description of this is given by several poets and writers during various instances. Mangalastakam : Kalidasa wrote about these 10 trees and mentions that these are all - evergeen - flower bearing - fruit bearing

BENEFITS : The presence of these trees brings happiness and prosperity to the whole world.

PLANTS :

S.No. Botanical name Common name 1. Ficus religiosa Peepal 2. Ficus bengalensis Banyan 3. Santalum album sandal wood 4. Bauhinia purpurea Indian orchid 5. Adansonia digitata Kalpvriksh 6. Syzygium jambulanum Jamoon 7. Azardirachta indica neem 8. Anthocephalus cadaba Kadamb 9. Mangifera indica mango 10. Pinus longifolia pine

A TREE IN DETAIL :

Syzigium Cumini - Black plum

Parts used : Bark,leaves,fruits Uses : 1. Hypoglycemia 2. Diabetes 3. Diarrhoea 4. Dysentery 5. Indigestion 6. Enlarged spleen 7. Controlling B.P Ficus religiosa: Ashwatha, Raavi ,Peepal Ficus bengalensis : Vata, Marri, Banyan Santalum album : Sree/Hari/Chandanamu, Tella Chandanamu Bauhinia purpurea: Kovidara, Devakanchanamu Adansonia digitata : Kalpavriksha ,Gorakshi,Gajabala, Pnchaparnika, Brahmamalika Tree Bud Flower Fruit Syzygium jambulanum : Jambu, Neredu Azrdirachta indica : Nimba, Vepa, Neem Anthocephalus cadamba : Kadambamu Tree Flower Mangifera indica : Amra, Mamidi, Mango Pinus longifolia : Sarala, Pine Tree Pine Cones

NAVAGRAHA VANAM

1. Calotropis procera : Swethaarka / Tella Jilledu / Milk Weed. Direction : Middle (Represents Sun / Surya) Plant Flower Fruit 2. Butea monosperma: Palash / Moduga / Flame of the forest. Direction : SouthEast (Moon / Chandra / Soma) Tree Leaves Flowers Pods 3. Ficus religiosa : Ashwadha / Raavi/ Peepal Dir. : North (Guru / Jupiter) Leaves Fruit Leaf Fruit 4.Ficus racemosa: Oudumbara / Medi / Cluster Fig Dir: East ( Sukra / Venus) Trunk with fig Ripe Fruits 5. Achyranthus aspera : Apamarga / Uttareni / Prickly chaff flower. Dir: NorthEast ( Budha / Mercury ) Spike Plant 6. Acacia catechu : Kadhira / Nalla Sandra . Dir: South ( Kuja / Mangala / Mars) Flower Pod 7. Prosopis cenneraria : Sami / Jammi / Khair Dir : West ( Sani / Saturn) Tree Twig Flower Branch / Bark Leaves 8. Cynodon dactylon : Durva / Garika gaddi. Dir : SouthWest ( Rahu ) Plant Plant Flower 9.Imperata cylindrica: Darbha Gaddi / Balbajamu / Thatch Grass Dir: NorthWest ( Kethu ) Plant Flowers

SIGNIFICANCE : [ 'NAVA' - Nine, 'GRAHA' - Planets, 'VANA' - Garden] These nine represent the Navagrahas that each temple has, which inturn represent the nine celestial bodies (forces) which influence our earth. These nine plants are a mixture of trees, bushes and grass varieties. These are to be planted as per the directions indicated. These are all once again very specialised doctors in curing varied varieties of diseases. BENEFITS : By planting these in a particular place, gives protection from the negative forces that are mention in our horoscopes, caused due to various planetary positions. The effects are minimised drastically. They bring prosperity, good health and wealth, protection, showing right direction and attracts people with good intentions only. A TREE IN DETAIL : Calotropis gigantea - Milk Weed Parts used : Whole Plant Uses : 1. Leprosy 2. Syphilis (Contageous venereal disease) 3. Dysentery 4. Elephantiasis (abnormal swelling of leg) 5. Abortion 6. Epilepsy (Chronic nervous disorder with convulsions & Unconsciousness) 7. Hysteria 8. Convulsions (Violent involuntary contraction of skeletal musculature) 9. Paralysis 10. Asthma 11. Skin diseases 12. Ear-ache PLANTS : Achyranthus aspera Dir : NorthEast ( Budha / Mercury) Ficus racemosa Dir : East ( Sukra / Venus) Butea monosperm Dir : SouthEast ( Moon / Chandra / Soma ) Ficus religios                             Dir : North ( Guru / Jupiter ) Calotropis procera Direction : Middle ( Represents Sun / Surya ) Acacia catechu Dir : South ( Kuja / Mangala / Mars ) Imperata cylindrica Dir : NorthWest ( Kethu ) Prosopis cenneraria Direction : West (Sani / Saturn) Cynodon dactylon Dir : SouthWest (Rahu)