Why is worshiping banana plant on Thursday so fruitful? Know the correct worship method, rules and miraculous benefits

In Sanatan Dharma, Thursday is considered very sacred for the worship of Devguru Brihaspati and the protector of the world, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. According to the scriptures, there is a special ritual to worship the banana tree on Thursday, because it is considered to be the actual abode of Lord Vishnu and Devguru Brihaspati. It is believed that the devotees who worship the banana tree as per the rituals on Thursday, financial difficulties, obstacles in marriage and bad luck are removed from their lives forever. Let us understand from a reporter’s perspective how to worship the banana plant on Thursday, what are its rules and what spiritual and astrological benefits it provides.

Authentic and simple method of worshiping banana tree on Thursday

While worshiping the banana plant on Thursday, it is mandatory to observe purity and correct rules:

1. Bath and resolution: On Thursday morning, wake up before sunrise, take bath and wear yellow clothes.

2. Offering water: Take pure water in a copper or brass pot. a little bit of that Jaggery, gram pulses, turmeric and raisins Mix.

3. Pooja Process: Offer this turmeric-mixed water to the roots of the banana plant. After this, light a lamp of pure ghee in front of the plant and perform aarti with incense and lamp.

4. Tilak of turmeric and sandalwood: Apply turmeric or yellow sandalwood tilak on the banana stem and offer yellow flowers.

5. Story and mantra chanting: At the time of puja, chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya’ or ‘Om Brim Brihaspatye Namah’ at least 108 times and listen or read the fast story of Thursday.

4 miraculous benefits of banana worship

• Boon for marriageable people: Those youth who are facing repeated obstacles in their marriage or there is delay in getting the marriage fixed, they should worship banana plant and offer water for 16 consecutive Thursdays. This creates chances of early marriage.

• Freedom from financial crisis and debt: To overcome the lack of money in the house and to please Goddess Lakshmi, offering gram dal and jaggery to the root of a banana plant is considered very auspicious.

• Strength of Jupiter: When Jupiter (Guru) planet is weak in the horoscope, knowledge, education and decision making ability gets affected. Serving the banana tree strengthens the planet Jupiter.

• Sweetness in married life: Those husbands and wives who often have disagreements should observe a fast on Thursday and worship the banana plant together.

Keep these precautions in mind while worshiping

• Do not consume fruits: In a house where fast is observed on Thursday and banana plant is worshipped, the fasting person should avoid eating banana fruit on that day. Offer or donate the fruit only to God as Prasad.

• Location at the main entrance of the house: According to Vastu Shastra, banana plant should be planted in the north-east or east direction of the house. Never keep it in the south or west corner of the house.

• Do not pluck leaves: Do not damage the leaves or stem of the banana plant on Thursday.