Find and share your Birth Star Tree

K.K.Sharma · March 20, 2025, 3:55pm

Nakshatra (Birth Star) Trees at Hauz Khas Garden, New Delhi

A Birth Star Tree, also known as a Nakshatra Tree, is a tree associated with a person’s Nakshatra (birth star) in Vedic astrology. There are 27 Nakshatras, and each one is linked to a specific tree believed to have spiritual, medicinal, and ecological significance.

Planting, meditating near, or protecting your Nakshatra tree is thought to bring positive energy and harmony.We can find our Nakshatra tree based on our birth star and connect with it as part of cultural and environmental awareness.

Celebrate Your Nakshatra Tree and Share on Connect!

To promote awareness of this natural and cultural heritage, use an AI tool like Gemini, ChatGPT, or Copilot to discover your birth star tree, locate and photograph your Nakshatra tree, and share it on Connect!

Each Nakshatra corresponds to a specific tree:

Ashwini – Strychnos nux-vomica (Kudakkarai)
Bharani – Embelia ribes (False black pepper)
Krittika – Ficus racemosa (Cluster Fig)
Rohini – Syzygium cumini (Java Plum/Jamun)
Mrigashira – Acacia catechu (Cutch tree)
Ardra – Ailanthus excelsa (Tree of Heaven)
Punarvasu – Bambusa arundinacea (Bamboo)
Pushya – Ficus religiosa (Peepal)
Ashlesha – Terminalia arjuna (Arjun tree)
Magha – Ficus benghalensis (Banyan tree)
Purva Phalguni – Ficus religiosa (Peepal)
Uttara Phalguni – Butea monosperma (Flame of the Forest)
Hasta – Vachellia nilotica (Babul tree)
Chitra – Bauhinia variegata (Orchid tree)
Swati – Prosopis cineraria (Khejri tree)
Vishakha – Ficus religiosa (Peepal)
Anuradha – Woodfordia fruticosa (Fire-flame bush)
Jyeshtha – Sesbania grandiflora (Agathi)
Moola – Ficus benghalensis (Banyan)
Purva Ashadha – Butea monosperma (Palash)
Uttara Ashadha – Mangifera indica (Mango tree)
Shravana – Ficus religiosa (Peepal)
Dhanishta – Prosopis cineraria (Khejri)
Shatabhisha – Wrightia tinctoria (Pala indigo plant)
Purva Bhadrapada – Terminalia bellirica (Bahera)
Uttara Bhadrapada – Ficus benghalensis (Banyan)
Revati – Madhuca indica (Mahua tree)

Each tree holds a special place in mythology and traditional medicine.

Nakshatra Trees in Hauz Khas Garden of New Delhi

Hauz Khas Park in New Delhi is home to a unique collection of 27 Nakshatra trees. Visitors can explore the park, identify the tree associated with their Nakshatra, and learn about its importance.

Discover your Nakshatra tree, capture its essence through a photograph, and share it along with its location. If you come across a garden with a dedicated Nakshatra tree section, be sure to highlight it as well!.

K.K.Sharma · March 20, 2025, 4:02pm

My birth star tree is the Banyan tree. I will share its picture here soon.

A 225 year old tree in Amrit Udhyan, New Delhi: only for attraction

ShailendraOjha · March 20, 2025, 4:14pm

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K.K.Sharma · March 20, 2025, 4:23pm

Thank you for sharing it @ShailendraOjha ji.
I invite you to discover and share your Nakshatra tree.

MathanVibranarayan · March 20, 2025, 4:35pm

@K.K.Sharma ji very informative will try to identify mine

FalguniP · March 20, 2025, 4:52pm

This is interesting, went I visited Prachin Konkan Museum I saw the similar birth star tree.
mine is the Peepal tree

ShailendraOjha · March 20, 2025, 5:01pm

Definitely @K.K.Sharma my home state capital लखनऊ stand Proudly in our bucket Parijat Tree .

K.K.Sharma · March 21, 2025, 1:15am

It’s great!
The Parijat tree does not produce seeds and is considered rare, growing mainly in certain regions of India.Its fragrant flowers bloom at night and fall to the ground at dawn, adding to their mystical charm.

The Parijat tree (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) holds deep significance in Indian mythology, spirituality, and Ayurveda. Here are its key aspects:

Mythological Significance:

Divine Origin: According to Hindu mythology, the Parijat tree emerged from the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) and was gifted to Lord Indra.

Krishna and Satyabhama: It is believed that Lord Krishna brought the tree to earth for his wife Satyabhama, leading to a celestial dispute with Rukmini.

Association with Gods: The flowers are considered sacred and are offered to Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Shiva in religious rituals.

Spiritual and Astrological Importance:

Nakshatra Connection: The tree is linked to Swati Nakshatra, ruled by Rahu, and is believed to bring peace and prosperity.

Symbol of Devotion: Its flowers bloom at night and fall before sunrise, signifying humility, selflessness, and detachment from ego.

Vaastu Benefits: Planting a Parijat tree at home is said to attract positive energy and divine blessings.

Ayurvedic and Medicinal Uses:

Healing Properties: The leaves, flowers, and bark are used in Ayurveda to treat fever, arthritis, skin diseases, and respiratory issues.

Anti-inflammatory & Antiviral: The leaves are known to have anti-malarial and anti-fungal properties.

Pain Relief: It is used in traditional medicine for joint pain, sciatica, and body aches.

NareshDarji · March 21, 2025, 3:08am

This is very interesting.

Thank you for sharing this post.

Supriyadevkar · March 21, 2025, 10:29am

My birth nakshatra is pushya and the tree is peepal tree which is very commonly found in garden or road side.I pick this picture at circuit house kolhapur where I am going for morning walk daily.
I am sharing google map

K.K.Sharma · March 21, 2025, 5:51pm

Thank you for sharing this, @Supriyadevkar. The Peepal tree is also the birth star tree of @FalguniP. Thank you for sharing the info and the Maps link @FalguniP

Gurukrishnapriya · April 7, 2025, 4:38pm

First of all a very big thanks for posting this here. Very good post on Star Trees @K.K.Sharma . It is believed that of you water these trees, one will attain salvation. Our scriptures insist on planting and growing trees growing trees. I found my tree and the following is the picture during my visit to Thirumala. My birth srar is Dhanishta