28 October 2006

Arunachala Trees


[Photograph above of the Cassia Fistula tree]

These trees are reputed in the Skanda Purana to be particularly loved by Arunachala.

Kesaras: (Rottleria tinctoria)
Nagas: (Mesu Rox Burghii)
Aragvadhas: (Cassia Fistula) Golden Shower Tree/Indian Laburnum: Golden shower
Punnagas: (Mallotus Philippinensis) Monkey-face Tree
Kurabakas: (A kind of Barleria)
Cutas: (Mango Tree)
Patalas: Trumpet Flower Tree
Maluras: (Feronia Elephantum) Wood Apple

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