{"id":2265,"date":"2018-10-24T05:03:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T05:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/?p=2265"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:35:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:35:31","slug":"know-the-importance-of-flowers-in-indian-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/know-the-importance-of-flowers-in-indian-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the Importance of Flowers in Indian Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d6984b201df\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d6984b201df\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d6984b201df\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/know-the-importance-of-flowers-in-indian-culture\/#Prayer_with_Flowers\" title=\"Prayer with Flowers\">Prayer with Flowers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/know-the-importance-of-flowers-in-indian-culture\/#Importance_of_Flowers_in_Weddings\" title=\"Importance of Flowers in Weddings\">Importance of Flowers in Weddings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/know-the-importance-of-flowers-in-indian-culture\/#Flowers_Gifts-_A_Great_Choice_for_Any_Occasion\" title=\"Flowers Gifts- A Great Choice for Any Occasion\">Flowers Gifts- A Great Choice for Any Occasion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Someone getting married, we need flowers for decorations and the ceremonies. An important person is arriving on our doorsteps, we need flowers for their welcome. The tender, beautiful and fragrant flowers are the soul of any celebrations in Indian culture. And we cannot imagine praying to our deity without offering flowers.<\/p>\n<p>Flowers also have a long history of being used to cure certain illnesses. Let\u2019s have a look at the vast and rich role flowers play in Indian culture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayer_with_Flowers\"><\/span><strong>Prayer with Flowers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Offering flowers to Gods during prayer is not merely an act of devotion or love. It has great importance and meaning. Our ancient scriptures are filled with stories about Gods and their favourite flowers.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that praying to Gods while offering them their favourite flower is the way to impress them and get your wishes fulfilled. The word Puja is formed by joining Pu, which means Pushpa (flower) and Ja, which means Japa or chanting the holy name of God.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, it is impossible to pray to your Lord without offering flowers. Datura, hibiscus, lotus, parijata or night jasmine, marigold, etc. are some of the flowers that are used for worship of different Gods and Goddesses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Flowers_in_Weddings\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Flowers in Weddings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Flowers are the alive decorations that are used to adorn a special occasion. Their vivid, beautiful, and cheerful faces make any place look more striking.<\/p>\n<p>The spectacular and auspicious presence of flowers is what makes weddings, the biggest and most important day in a person\u2019s life, full of meanings.<\/p>\n<p>They are not merely objects of decorations; they have an important place in the rituals of weddings. Jaimaal or Varmala ceremony is the initial acceptance of the bride and groom to follow the rituals of the wedding later by placing a garland made of flowers around each other\u2019s neck. People really love choosing their wedding garlands, which can be made using colourful mixed flowers or the same type of blooms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flowers_Gifts-_A_Great_Choice_for_Any_Occasion\"><\/span><strong>Flowers Gifts- A Great Choice for Any Occasion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since when flowers were used as a gesture of one\u2019s emotions is not known. All we know is flowers are immortal presents to give someone to show varied feelings of love, respect, admiration, apology, congratulations, etc.<\/p>\n<p>A bouquet of fresh red roses on the birthday of a loved one will display your affection without you requiring to form them into words.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Birthday<\/strong><strong> Flowers<\/strong>&#8211; Lilies, roses, gerberas, orchids, are considered great birthday flowers because of their cheerful and congratulatory vibe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wedding Flowers<\/strong>&#8211; If you are going to someone\u2019s wedding, take along a bouquet of roses, orchids, calla lily, lily of the valley, hydrangeas, peony, etc. as they symbolise new start and prosperous life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anniversary Flowers<\/strong>&#8211; Different flowers signify different emotions according to the year of marriage. Young and passionate love carrying carnations are considered flowers of the 1<sup>st<\/sup> anniversary. Intense and powerful cosmos are the flowers of the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> anniversary and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flowers as Medicines <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best and the most effective medicines can be found in your garden. Flowers are the most natural remedies having no side effects. They can be used fresh as they come, dried or by crushing them to create essential oils. Here are some of the flowers that have great medicinal value:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honeysuckle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Honeysuckle paste is very effective in treating skin rashes and burning. It is also a great mouthwash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chrysanthemums<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The petals of chrysanthemums can be used to make tea to ward off fever, cold and headaches. The tea, after cooling, can also be used to calm tired eyes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Besides being beautiful flowers, roses are also great medicines. Their petals are high on Vitamin C, which can be eaten raw. They help increase blood pressure and release dopamine, a happy hormone in the brain. Rose water, paste or cream is considered healthy and nourishing for the skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peonies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A juice prepared from peonies petals has great relaxing effects on cramped and aching muscles and joints.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunflowers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The entire sunflower is a medicine in disguise. The seeds of the flower, which can be consumed raw, improve the health of your hair and skin.<\/p>\n<p>Its oil reduces bad cholesterol and aids indigestion. Tea made from its flowers cures lung ailments and malaria. Tea prepared from its leaves brings down high body temperature.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Read More,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/flowers-make-great-gift-ideas\/\">Find Out Why Flowers Are A Great Gift Emotionally<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/best-flowers-for-gifting\/\">Top 10 Flowers for Gifting &#8211; Best Flowers to Gift Someone<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/beautiful-all-season-flowers-to-brighten-up-your-garden\/\">Beautiful All-Season Flowers to Brighten Up Your Garden<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/language-of-flowers-importance-of-flowers-in-conveying-emotions\/\">Importance of Flowers in Conveying Emotions<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/top-flower-markets-india\/\">Top 10 Most Beautiful Flower Markets of India<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Someone getting married, we need flowers for decorations and the ceremonies. 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