Dussehra is not just the day of Ravana combustion, but the worship of Shami tree is also a special day. From Mahabharata to astrology, the secrets of Shami Pujan are hidden. Do you know why Shami leaves are called “gold”?
Dussehra 2025: Dussehra or Vijayadashami is considered the most auspicious day of the year. On this day, Lord Rama killed Ravana and protected religion. But this day is not limited to Ravana combustion only. Another special tradition celebrated on Dussehra is the worship of the Shami tree. Shami Pujan has been described as very powerful and fruitful in religious, mythological and astrology.
A story of Mahabharata- Pandava and Shami tree
The importance of Shami tree is from the Mahabharata period. When the Pandavas went to exile, they hid all their weapons in the Shami tree. When he returned after twelve years, his weapons were found intact. For this reason, Shami tree is considered a symbol of power and victory. Since then, the tradition of worshiping Shami tree and weapons has been going on on Dussehra.
Why is Shami leaves called ‘gold’?
The tradition of distributing Shami tree leaves on Dussehra is prevalent in many states. Especially in Maharashtra and South India, it is called ‘Gold distribution’. It is believed that Shami leaves are auspicious like real gold. By keeping them in the house, the grace of Goddess Lakshmi is attained and wealth and prosperity increase. This is the reason that people bring Shami leaves home on Dussehra and keep them in their worship room or vault.
Shami and astrological importance
According to astrology, Shami tree is dear to Saturn. Worshiping Shami on Dussehra calms the effect of Saturn and removes obstacles in career and business. It is said that people who regularly worship Shami tree, their lives come stability and they conquer their enemies.
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Benefits of worship of Shami tree
- Freedom from enemy obstacles and sufferings
- Destruction of inauspicious effects of Saturn
- Increase in happiness, peace and good luck in the house
- Attainment of wealth and prosperity
- Success in work and business
- Victory and justice in every field
Relation of Ravana and Shami tree
It is said that Ravana performed special worship of Shami tree in Lanka. That is why it is associated with war and victory. Even today, in South India, people worship under the Shami tree on the day of Dussehra, bow to it and ask for the blessings of success in war or attempt.
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Dussehra is not only a festival of victory of good over evil, but also an opportunity to invite strength and prosperity. Worshiping Shami tree on this day leads to victory over enemies, destruction of the influence of Saturn and wealth. That is why worshiping Shami tree on Dussehra is considered auspicious and necessary.
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