Ethnobotanical Studies of the Plants, Vegetation and Botany in Temples of India

Abstract

Since ages, in the Traditional Indian Customs and Rituals and Hinduism particularly, Temples and their complexes have been the site of Plant Conservation and Protection. Plants, besides being worshipped as Gods or for being favourites of Gods and Goddesses, they are respected for their Nutitional and medicinal values and are used in temple complexes for ornamentation also. Plants have also been sculpted in walls, pillars and have been painted too. These temples signify the importance of Nature and behold the message of maintaining balance between nature and Sustainable Development. They also are a standing proof of the age of various plant species.

Key Words- Trees, Vegetation, Plants, Conservation, Hinduism, Worship, Traditions, Customs, Art, Architecture.