FIVE LEAVES USED IN WORSHIP

There are five leaves that are given more importance in devotional practices:

They are called PANCHA PATHRA.

These Pancha Pathras are:

(1) Tulasi (or) Basil leaves - Lord Vishnu or Krishna or Narayana

(2) Scutch Grass - Lord Ganesha

(3) Neem leaves - Goddess Parvati / Durga

(4) Shami (or) Bhanni leaves.  -  Lord Siva

(5) Bael (or) bili (or) bhel  - For Lord Siva

All these five leaves are placed in a copper glass and that water is used in worship.

Worship and Pujas without anyone or all these leaves have no effects.