Which God Likes Which Flower | Favourite Flowers of Hindu Gods

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Flowers have a special significance in Hindu culture and worship. They are not only used for pandal decoration but also offered to all the deities as a reverence. If you want to know more about the best pooja flowers that you can offer to deities, then read more on Which God Likes Which Flower!

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Why Flowers are Offered to Hindu Deities?

According to Sharad Tilk book, ”Daivasya Mastakam Kuryatkusumopahitam Sada” that states, the heads of all the deities must always be festooned with fresh flowers.

According to Hindu scriptures, each Hindu deity is known for their favorite flower that they love the most. During the rituals, it is believed that gods and goddesses descend on earth and devotees adore them by offering various bhogs, flowers, and itar. It is believed that scents from these bring them to the place of worship.

All scented things like incense, flowers, itar are used in worshipping and rituals. Besides, devotees believe that if you rever Gods with their favorite flower, then the God blesses that person and also fulfills all their desires.

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Which God Likes Which Flower

1. Krishna / श्री कृष्णा

Krishna or Kanha is one of the eight avatars of Vishnu, and his imperative role is mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. Blue and yellow flowers, especially fragrant ones appeal the most to this diety.

Mantra for Offering: || Om namo bhagvate vasudevay ||

Flowers: Oleander / Kaner, Asian pigeonwings / Aparajita, Night flowering Jasmine / Parijat, Burflower / Kadamba, Lotus / Kamal, and Ketaki.

2. Vishnu / विष्णु

Vishnu is among the Trimurti, the triple deity of the supreme divinity of  Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. He is said to be the preserver of the universe, restoring the equilibrium of good and evil. Among the four arms, Vishnu holds Kamal in one.

Mantra for Offering: || Hari Om namo narayanaya ||

Flowers: Lotus / Kamal, Maulsiri, Juhi, Ashoka, Rangoon Creeper / Malati, Canna Lily / Vyjayanti, and Ketaki

3. Saraswati / सरस्वती

Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, learning, and music. She is depicted as sitting atop a lotus flower, in a white saree with veena. Worshipping Goddess Saraswati bestows with a clear vision, creativity, wisdom, and eternal knowledge.

Mantra for offering: || Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, vidya rupen sansthita, namastasye namastasye namastasye namo namah ||

Flowers: Oleander / Kaner, Marigold / Genda, White Rose / Safed Gulab, Champa / White frangipani, and Yellow Palash

4. Ganesha / गणेश

According to scripture Acha Bhushan Granth, Ganesha can be worshipped with all the flowers except for tulasidal. As per the Padmapurana Acharatna”na Tulasya Ganadhipam” Ganesha should never be revered with basil leaves and flowers.

Mantra for Offering: || Vakratunda mahakaya suryakoti samaprabha, nirvighnam kurumedeva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa ||

Flowers: Marigold and Red Hibiscus

5. Shani Dev / शनिदेव

Shani dev is the God of justice and karma in Hinduism, and rewards or punishes people according to their deeds. Besides, Shani dev also wards off hurdles from devotee’s life. This diety is fond of dark colors, so you can use any deep blue flowers for worship and rituals.

Mantra for Offering: || Om sham shanishcharay namah ||

Flowers: Shameplant / Blue Lajwanti

6. Shiva / शिव जी / महादेव

Shiva or Mahadev is the third lord among the Trimurti and has been depicted as sanharkarta and srijankarta, as he destroys the world when it reaches a peak and then re-creates it. Devotee can offer all the flowers to shiva, except for the ketaki and champa.

Mantra for Offering: || Shree shivay namastubhyam ||

Flowers: Crown Flower / Aak / Madaar, Asian pigeonwings / Aparajita, Night Flowering Jasmine / Parijat / Harsingar, Jimsonweed / Datura, and Nerium Oleander / Pile Kaner

7. Maa Durgaa / दुर्गा माँ

Deity Durga is an incarnation of parvati who is fond of red color. She is portrayed with a red saree, and red bangles. Any flower in red color can be offered. Offering a garland of red roses or red hibiscus to deity Durga removes all troubles in one’s life.

Mantra for Offering: || Shree Durgaye Namah ||

Flowers: Hibiscus / Jason, Red Rose / Laal Gulab, and Palash

8. Laxmi / लक्ष्मी देवी

Lakshmi is a deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. She is portrayed with four arms, standing on a large lotus flower, and adorned with gold jewels. Offer white and red-hued flowers during worship and rituals.

Mantra for Offering: || Om shree mahalakshmayi cha vidmahe, vishnu patnyai cha Dheemahi, Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat ||

Flowers: White Lotus / Safed kamal, White Rose / Safed gulab, Laal Gulaab / Red rose, Rajnigandha / Tuberose, and Mogra / Arabian Jasmine

9. Hanuman / हनुमान

Shree Hanuman needs no introduction, who is a vanar companion and ardent devotee of Lord Rama as depicted in Ramayana. To please Lord Hanuman, you can offer white fragrant flowers along with vermilion while chanting Hanuman Chalisa.

Mantra for Offering: Om Hanumate Namah

Flowers: Jasmine and Crown Flower / Rui