2018年10月18日 · Here is the custom explained for the uninitiated: the leaves of a tree called apta or Bauhinia racemosa, referred to as sona or gold, are plucked and given to loved ones on the …

Its unique leaves, resembling cow hooves or split spoons, stand out with their broader width than length. This feature distinguishes it from other Bauhinia species. The leaves range from green …

In North and Western parts of India people distribute leaves of Apta, or Apati, tree leaves on Dussehra and Vijayadasami day. In this ritual, Apta tree leaves symbolically represents gold or …

2022年10月4日 · One of the many peculiar rituals people follow is the exchange of Apta tree leaves, also known as 'Sona', with family and friends on the festival of Dussehra or …

2018年10月18日 · The leaves of the apta tree, known as bidi leaf tree or its scientific name Bauhinia racemosa, is offered to others in the family during Dussehra celebrations. It’s a …

2024年10月12日 · In Maharashtra, a unique tradition associated with Dussehra involves the exchange of Apta leaves, also known as the bidi leaf tree. These heart-shaped leaves, …

During Dussehra, trees are revered for several reasons, some of which are as follows: 1. Apta Tree. The Apta tree (Bauhinia racemosa), with its rough-textured twin leaves, is considered …

Bauhinia racemosa, commonly known as the bidi leaf tree, is a rare medicinal species of flowering shrub with religious significance. It is a small crooked tree with drooping branches that grows …

2021年10月10日 · The leaves of the apta tree plant, known as the bidi leaf tree or its scientific name Bauhinia racemosa, are offered to others in the family and friends during Dussehra …

2023年10月24日 · In Maharashtra, people distribute Apta leaves which is also known as bidi leaf tree on Dussehra. They exchange the leaves throughout the celebration, referring to them as …