Devadaru Tree:
Devadaru sacred Indian cedar tree, also known as the Devadaru tree, refers to the species Cedrus deodara. The Sanskrit word “Devadaru” is derived from “Deva,” meaning divine or god, and “daru,” meaning tree, thus calling it the “Tree of the Gods.” The Devadaru tree has been revered as a divine tree among Hindus from ancient Vedic times to the present, with many mythological stories associated with it.
Devadaru tree is believed to bring success, authority, leadership qualities, power, courage, victory, luck, wealth, prosperity, and good health to all family members. A home with a Devadaru tree is said to become the abode of Goddess Lakshmi. This divine tree is believed to have purifying properties and is used to make herbal incense powders and sticks.
For centuries, Devadaru has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil extracted from the wood and leaves of the Devadaru tree is used to treat various ailments, including cough, cold, skin infections, and arthritis.
Benefits of Devadaru Malai:
- The Devadaru Malai is considered sacred and attracts positive energies from the universe.
- Made by shaping the core part of the Devadaru tree into round beads and stringing them with copper wire or cotton thread.
- Believed benefits of wearing the Devadaru Malai:
- Brings success, authority, leadership qualities, power, courage, victory, luck, wealth, prosperity, and good health.
- Reduces the impact of Surya Dosha (solar afflictions).
- Eliminates weakness, lack of courage, self-confidence, self-respect, enthusiasm, and effort.
- Enhances energy levels and improves eyesight.
- Uses of the Devadaru Malai:
- Meditation
- Chanting mantras
- Adorning deity idols
How to Wear Devadaru Malai:
First, wash the Devadaru Malai in milk, then rinse it in clean water. Wear it after performing a puja (worship) and seeking blessings from your family deity or preferred deity at an auspicious time.
Who Can Wear Devadaru Malai:
All zodiac signs can wear it, and any gender can wear this. Just as women wear their sacred thali chains with deity images at all times, similarly, items like Rudraksha, Karungali, Devadaru, and Sphatik can be worn at all times. There is no issue with wearing these natural items during any event.
In temples, you may have seen the nightly ritual of placing Shiva and Parvati together in a swing, and then placing them back in their respective places in the morning. This indicates that even during this time, Lord Shiva is adorned with Rudraksha. Therefore, it is not wrong to always wear them. Married individuals can also wear them without issue.
Important Note to Follow:
Do not wear the Devadaru Malai, Karungali bracelet, Sphatik Malai, Lotus bead Malai, or Rudraksha Malai while using soaps and shampoos with chemicals during a bath. Remove them before bathing and wear them afterward. If the beads are strung with thread, they should also be removed while sleeping. However, if they are strung with silver or copper wire, they can be worn even while sleeping.
When Not to Wear Devadaru Malai:
Do not wear it while consuming non-vegetarian food. After consuming non-vegetarian food, wait 8 to 10 hours, then take a head bath before wearing the Malai again. Similarly, do not wear it while attending funeral rites. After returning home, take a head bath before wearing the Malai again.
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