Can Shami leaves be offered to Lord Ganesha?

Worship of Shami plant is described in Hinduism. It is believed that worshipping Shami plant pleases Lord Shani. One gets the blessings of Lord Shani, therefore Shami plant must be planted in the house. Shami leaves should also be used during the worship of Shani Dev. At the same time, some people also offer Shami leaves to Lord Ganesha during his worship. In such a situation, astrologer Radhakant Vats told us whether it is appropriate to offer Shami leaves in the worship of Lord Ganesha and if yes, then what are the rules associated with it.

• What will happen by offering Shami leaves to Lord Ganesha?
  Although the Shami plant is considered to be the favourite of Lord Shanidev, but Lord Shiva is believed to reside in the Shami leaves. This is the reason why Shami leaves are also used in the worship of Lord Shiva. At the same time, any thing in which Lord Shiva resides is automatically considered to be the favourite of Lord Ganesha.
• In such a situation, Shami leaves are one of the favorite things of Lord Ganesha because Lord Shiva resides in them. In such a situation, Shami leaves can also be offered to Lord Ganesha.
• It is said in religious scriptures that offering Shami leaves to Lord Ganesha gives him the same results as offering Durva.
• According to the scriptures, offering Shami leaves to Lord Ganesha brings happiness and prosperity in the house. Apart from this, a person also gains wisdom. A person's mental ability increases and mental peace is also achieved. A person's intellectual skills start developing.