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Number of Pages
312
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
Sacred Plants Of India Invites You On A Captivating Journey Through The Country’S Sacred Flora. This Book Blends Mythology, Botany, And Cultural History To Reveal How Trees And Herbs Shape Indian Spirituality And Daily Life. Ideal For Adults, Students Of Religion And Ecology, And Curious Readers, It Offers An Inspiring, Educational Look At A Heritage That Still Breathes In Gardens, Temples, And Homes.
In Sacred Plants Of India, The Sacred Trees And Herbs Are Introduced With The Legends That Surround Them, From The Pipal Tree Where The Buddha Attained Enlightenment To The Banyan That Is Said To Shelter Spirits. The Ashoka Tree Is Linked To Sita’S Captivity, And The Tulsi Plant Remains A Daily Presence In Hindu Households, While Bilva Leaves Play A Vital Role In Worshipping Shiva. The Book Gently Situates Each Plant In Its Mythic Story, Its Ritual Uses, And Its Ecological Context, Showing How These Living Beings Connect People, Places, And Practices Across Generations.
Written With Meticulous Research, Sacred Plants Of India Intertwines Mythology With Botany To Offer A Thought-Provoking Account Of How Sacred Plants Sustain Cultural Memory And Biodiversity. The Narrative Balances Accessible Explanations With Evocative Storytelling, Guiding Readers To See These Plants Not Only As Symbols But As Everyday Participants In Worship, Landscape, And Life.
After Finishing Sacred Plants Of India, Readers Gain A Deeper Appreciation For The Harmony Between Nature And Spirituality And A Renewed Curiosity About India's Living Heritage. The Book Invites Quiet Reflection On How Plants Shape Rituals, Landscapes, And Everyday Life, Leaving A Lasting Impression Of Wonder And Respect For The Natural World.
Product Details
Author
Nanditha Krishna
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
312
SKU
9780143066262
ISBN
9780143066262
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 380
₹ 19 Off