Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Kalpavriksha (The Divine Tree)



Kalpavriksha (The Divine Tree) also known as kalpataru, kalpadruma or kalpapādapa, is a wish-fulfilling divine tree in Hindu mythology. It is mentioned in Sanskrit literature from the earliest sources. It is also a popular theme in Jain cosmology and Buddhism. Sage Durvasa and Adi Shankaracharya, meditated under the Kalpavriksha. The tree is also extolled in iconography and literature.


Only two such trees are available across the India, one is situated at Bhuj, Gujarat, India and another one is at Himachal Pradesh.






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