Religious flower disposal rules: Offering flowers during puja in temples and homes is an age-old religious tradition. These flowers not only reflect our devotion towards God, but also fill the place of worship with positive energy. But, when these flowers wither, it is time to remove them. Do you also throw these flowers in the general dustbin? If yes, then you will have to change your habit, because according to religious beliefs, doing so is considered an insult to the gods. Come, let us know how to immerse these withered sacred flowers in the right way, so that their positive energy remains intact and we attain virtue.
Why not throw it in the normal dustbin?
According to religious scriptures and beliefs, the flowers that are offered to God contain the touch of God and His positive energy. Those flowers are not ordinary, but become sacred like ‘Prasad’.
Insult: Throwing these sacred flowers with general garbage or putting them in unholy places is considered a grave insult to the gods.
Negativity: By doing this, the results of the puja may be destroyed and negative energy may reside in the house or temple.
3 holy ways to dispose of withered flowers
The withered flowers of puja should be immersed in such a way that they get back with nature and their purity is maintained.
Immersion in holy rivers or running water (correct way)
This is the best and traditional way to immerse old flowers.
What to do: Withered flowers should be respectfully thrown into a holy river (like Ganga, Yamuna), pure flowing water (like a canal, pond, or a big lake).
Religious significance: It is believed that after being immersed in water, these flowers go back to the feet of nature and they are not insulted.
gardening and composting
If there is no holy river or pure running water available near you, then this method of gardening is best for the environment as well.
make compost: The flowers should be mixed directly into the soil or mixed with home gardening compost.
Reuse: In this way, the flowers are saved from getting polluted and are converted into manure and again become useful to nature. This nutrient rich fertilizer is like nectar for your plants.
Use: It is also considered right to bury them in the soil of a pot or in some pure place.
Immersion in the roots of revered trees
Some trees and plants are considered very revered religiously. You can immerse flowers below these also.
Holy place: These flowers can be immersed respectfully in the roots of religiously revered trees, such as Peepal, Banyan tree, or Tulsi plant.
Importance: According to belief, these trees are considered the abode of the gods, hence their roots become a sacred place for the immersion of flowers.
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