Monday, January 31, 2011

நீர்மருது (அ) நீர்மத்தி

Terminalia arjuna, Neer Maruthu or Neer Mathi, one of the oldest tree at Anaikatti, probably 100 years old. Arjuna tree mainly occurs where there is good water source mostly, along the bank of river beds. Its also play a vital role in retaining the ground water source.
Cultural Importance :Arjuna is one of the sacred tree of India. It has acquired the social and religious sanctity with the passage of time. It is said that Arjuna has been born of the two sons of Kubair after saint Narada cursed him. The leaves and flowers of this tree are offered to the Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganpati on the several religious occasions. It has been used in Ayurvedic formation since ancient times. http://www.ecoindia.com/flora/trees/arjun-tree.html



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