Tulsi leaves are commonly offered in Hindu worship ... Peepal (Sacred Fig) The Peepal tree, known scientifically as Ficus religiosa, is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

She kept the boy under a Peepal tree, and jumped into the pyre with her husband. This little boy grew up with fruits and leaves of the Peepal tree, and remained undiscovered for a long time.

A peepal tree outside Kamala Market in Delhi is a hub for rats, squirrels, and a street recycler, supported by Raghunath's daily care. A big fat rat emerges out of a hole, stares greedily at the ...