Why is Shami worship special on Dussehra?
Dussehra means the festival of Vijayadashami is considered to be 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. Another special tradition is played on Dussehra, worship of Shami tree. Shami Pujan has been described as very powerful and fruitful at all levels of religion, Purana and astrology.
Story related to Mahabharata: Pandava and Shami tree
The importance of Shami is associated with the Mahabharata period. When the Pandavas came out at the unknown, they hid all their weapons in a shami tree. When he returned after twelve years, his weapons were found safe. For this reason, Shami was considered a symbol of power and victory. Since then, the tradition of Shami Pujan and weapon worship is going on on the day of Dussehra.
Why is ‘gold’ called Shami leaves
The tradition of distributing the leaves of Shami tree on Dussehra is prevalent in many states. Especially in Maharashtra and South India it is called distribution of gold. It is believed that Shami leaves are auspicious like real gold. Keeping them in the house leads to the abode of Lakshmi and increases wealth and prosperity. This is the reason that people take Shami leaves home on Dussehra and keep them in the puja or vault.
Shami and astrological importance
According to astrology, Shami tree is dear to the planet Saturn. Worshiping Shami on Dussehra calms Shani dosha, as well as the obstacles coming in career and business are removed. It has been said that a person who worships the regular Shami tree, comes stability in his life and conquers enemies.
Benefits from Shami Pujan
- Enemy obstacles and freedom from crises
- Destruction of inauspicious effects of Saturn planet
- Increase of happiness, peace and good fortune in the house
- Attainment of wealth and prosperity
- Success in workpiece and trade
- Victory and justice in every field
Relation of Ravana and Shami
It is said that Ravana performed special worship of Shami tree in Lanka. That is why it is linked to war and victory. Even today in South India, on the occasion of Dussehra, people worship under Shami tree and salute it and ask for blessings for the success of war or work.
Dussehra is not only a festival of victory of good over evil, but it is also an opportunity to invite power and prosperity. Worshiping Shami on this day brings victory over the enemy, destroying Shani dosha and wealth. This is the reason that worshiping Shami on Dussehra is considered auspicious and necessary.
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