Shami Plant, Khejri, Jand, Banni Tree, शनि वृक्ष, शमी का पौधा

Shami Plant, Khejri, Jand,  Banni Tree

Shami Plant (Prosopis Cineraria), commonly referred to as Khejri, Jand, and Banni Tree in Indian culture and Hindu traditions, is revered and considered sacred, especially during the Dussehra festival when its symbolic meaning of victory and prosperity are honored by worshipers. This resilient tree thrives in dry and semi-arid regions, flourishing with minimal care. According to Hindu traditions, this species holds special religious significance during the Dussehra festival as an emblematic representation of victory and prosperity. This hardy tree thrives in dry regions and holds great religious significance within Hindu traditions, especially during the Dussehra festival, when it is worshiped as a symbol of victory and prosperity. Hindu traditions hold this hardy tree as sacred, especially during the Dussehra festival, where it is revered as a symbol of victory and revered for religious purposes as part of religious festivities.