Curious? If you haven’t had the chance to ask yourself this question, perhaps you haven’t been past many Hindu temples enough. Fortunately, we have yg help answer this age-old question, why are banana trees sometimes tied to the gates of Hindu temples?

every part of the banana tree is of use. they also use the leaves, together with brilliantly coloured materials to decorate the temporary tents on such occasions. if you are attending a wedding at a temple, you are likely to serve the food on a banana leaf instead of western cutlery.

all parts of the plant are useful in one way or the other. the fruit may be eaten raw or as a cooked vegetable. the fruit taken regularly prevents night blindness and purifies the blood. other parts of the banana plant are consumed besides the fruit. the heart of the growing stem is eaten. the flower is also eaten as a boiled vegetable.

So what’s the reason behind the banana trees at Hindu temples? yg has the answers. I wonder if this is a local tradition, or practiced by Hindus everywhere. Does anyone have the answer?

Tags: Banana Trees, Hindu Temples