Champaka -

Champaka ( Magnolia Champaca)

These beautiful flowers are used in religious ceremonies to worship Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.

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In Valmiki's Ramayana, Lord Rama compared the golden-hued flowers of the Champaka tree in Panchavati to Sita's beautiful neck.

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The Sholiga tribe views the Champaka tree as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and symbolizes tribal relations with nature.

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Munisuvrata the 20th Jain Tirthankara attained divine knowledge under a Chamapaka tree .

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It is said that Lord Brahma has promised that those who plant two Champaka trees will go to heaven.

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Champaka flowers essential oil is one of the ingredients in the iconic perfume " Joy"which is also one of the world's most expensive perfumes hence it is also referred as " Joy perfume Tree".

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The Champaka tree is considered a life-giving tree. Its bark, flowers, and fruit have medicinal value and are used in many Ayurvedic medicines .

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