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Cosmic healing with birth stars and trees.

Understanding the creation of this whole cosmos is a mystery. Scientists have gone too far in the recent times to give us various theories. Every time they discover a theory, it either supersedes or contradicts their past theory. If we go back in time, It is astonishing to see how yogis or siddhas gave us in-depth knowledge about the creation of universe through various texts/scripts/poems. There is lot of research about such questions going on in the scientific field currently. How our ancestors knew about it might sound mysterious, but if we dig deeper, we will know that it is through their mystic power acquired by their sadhana and various yogic practices such as meditation, astral travel, and so on.

Before we go to the Birth star and their respective trees, we need to understand the connection better. Once we know the meaning, the practice of hugging trees becomes meaningful.

There is a famous saying in siddha’s text “Andathil ullathu pindathil, pindathil ullathu andathil” Which means, whatever is in the cosmos is in our body, and whatever is in the body is in the cosmos. This is the fundamental fact our ancestors realized long ago.

Conception of Astrology

It is a known fact that all the living creatures are made of 5 elements of nature. They are fire, water, earth, air and space. Science says, we are all constantly influenced by heavenly bodies that surround us. Our ancient text clearly documents the fact that, nearest heavenly bodies such as planets and satellites affects us. The nearest bodies for us are, Moon, Sun, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, and two lunar nodes known as Ragu and Kethu.

We are also affected by moon and stars at night. It is at this time, the conception starts.The subtle vibrations and light that fall on our earth supports two things, creating new life form and healing those living and non-living creatures. These vibrations are changing continually, because the heavenly bodies are also moving in time. It is during such time, new forms of life are created and these life forms have their planetary and stars properties. This is where Astrology starts. At first, it was started to understand the nature of seasons, prediction of flood and famine and so on. Later, as more and more people meditated, understood the nature better, they also realised that all the living and non-living creatures are also affected. Thus, the concept of medical astrology was evolved.

Evolution of Medical Astrology

In the past, there were no sophisticated machines or techniques to scan our physical bodies. The healer who would either be a psychic or a mystic or an astrologer would simply look at the birth chart of the individual and tell us what issues we might face now or in the future.The treatment for the illness would be in the form of rituals, lifestyle changes or give the patients combination of herbs or gems.

For Example, for three people with the same mental problem, they might give one person a Moon stone, second person a panchagavya ghrita and for the third person, pranic healing and so on. Why there is so much difference? It is because our ancestors strongly believed to treat the source of a disease than the symptom. So the same illness might have originated at different levels for each patient and the treatment has to be issued wrt the planet where it has originated. In order to know more about the illness, we need to understand our bodies very well.

The physical body we see is just a one of the three layers, known as, Sthula Sharira. There are other two layers called as Sukshma also known by various name such as astral body, subtle body, pranic body or Linga sharira, where the mind and intellect resides, and finally, the causal body, our doorway to the higher consciousness.

Bridging Astronomy and Botany

Going back to the heavenly moving bodies and it influence on us, we need those healing energy heal our three layers of body from higher species, plants and trees!

We can confidently say trees are far more advanced than animals, based on scientific study done in recent time. Number of genes in an human DNA ranges from 20,000 – 25,000, whereas simple traditional rice has 46,000 – 55,000 genes in their DNA. Surprised!

Higher the genes, higher they have evolved, With common sense, we know that trees live longer than humans and they understand a lot more than we do about nature. In fact, there are trees which are 32,000 years old! The highest lifespan in an animal kingdom is only 300 years that of a tortoise.

Biologists believe that trees do not share the same origin as us.And we also now know that they are lot more intelligent than us having higher social skills.They understand our environment better and few can even dance with music ( this is demonstrated by Botanist Dr Pradit).Trees as they are more evolved than us, can understand us at all three levels of the body.There is an ancient tree called “Karpaga vruksham” or “Kalpavriksha” or “wish-fulfilling” tree which can move! Only nature knows how!!

Since trees are far advanced, they absorb more healing energy than anyone else. That is why our ancient texts are flooded with reference of siddhas or yogi who meditated under a tree and reaching nirvana or enlightened state.

  1. Sage Durvasa and Adi Shankaracharya, meditated under the Kalpavriksha

  2. Buddha meditated under Bodhi tree

  3. Thirumoolar meditated under a banyan tree in Thiruvavaduthurai and wrote 3000 poems one poem in a year

The list is endless.

These enlightened souls, were able to identify various location, symbols, gems stones, and trees that would heal all the layers of the human body of a person born at a particular time.

They identified trees for 9 planets later they identified trees that would cover 30degree of the zodiac called as Rasi Trees, Later they identified 27 stars that affects us and their trees, and they even went further in each star to divide them into 4 parts called as padas and found its tree for respective pada. Hence, 27 x 4 = 108 trees.

In the olden days, they use take classes under the tree. Lucky were those who had the privilege to sit under a tree for their education. It is said, chanting under neem tree produces more powerful vibration, One of the ancient texts (vedas) quotes that neem tree was born while chanting a mantra or primordial sound with certain rituals..

Now, we know a little about trees, so how to do we seek their blessings? Again we have to go back in time to find those answers. In the olden days, when a baby is born, the father would consult a family astrologer to know what is the destiny of the baby and they would recommend a tree as the star tree and gemstones. That is why the activity of writing the birth chart was one the Samskara like swarnaprashana, tonsuring or ear piercing.

The father would then take a small portion of the umbilical cord and bury it and plant the star tree there. Later, we forgot this process, and they used to bury it in schools and temples. Why? They all had trees. Now, we completely lost our tradition.

That is why each temple in ancient times always had a tree. Or to put it right, they found the tree and build the temple around it. So that people who walk-in receives the healing energy. Also, these ancient temples always has a siddha or yogi samadhi. These trees would emit the blessing from those souls to us through trees. These temple trees are called as Sthala Vriksham. For example, the mango tree at the Ekambershwara Temple at Kancheepuram, also known to possess the energy of earth element (which is one of five elements of nature) is said to be 3000-3500 year old!

The mother would keep a vessel of water in silver or copper or gold near the baby’s head while sleeping, in morning time, they would pour the water to the birthday star plant. She would take her baby under the tree during day time to play with them. The plant that is just born out of baby’s entry into the world would produce healing energy for him and guide him in this dream and intuition.

In today’s busy lifestyle, it is hard to spend time with trees, esp if there is no trees near by.

It is necessary to spend time with our respective star-trees during our birthdays because birthdays (wrt star) is the weakest time in a person’s life and we when we are weak, we have to be in the safest place which is our birth tree!

Benefits from our Birth Trees

We can follow few steps when we are near our birth tree or any tree:

  1. Always be in gratitude

  2. Pour some water at its roots, thank them for their selfless healing energy they give without expecting anything from us. Before we take anything from tree, let us give something to them

  3. Sit there and observe their beauty

  4. Talk to them

  5. Meditate under them

  6. Hug them,let your heart touch the bark

  7. Lie on the bark where all the chakras are in touch with the tree for direct healing

  8. Protect them from intruders

  9. Collect the seeds, and store it, When you meet someone with the same birth star, you can gift them the seeds

  10. With permission, Take its small flower or leaves and retain with you in our bag or wallet. It will protect you in various ways, When the leaves are dry, go back and drop it at the same tree, so that they can sense and understand you better. There is a lot of spiritual science behind the process, which I will blog later

There are 108 trees in total for 27 nakshatras and for each of the 4 padas of a nakshatra. Some of the trees are very rare and hard to find, so we have also listed 27 trees for each nakshatra, that would cover all the 4 padas for that particular nakshatra. You can use, either or both of the trees as per the proximity. More than finding one, try to plant one!

Given below is a place at Pondicherry, which not only has all 27 trees / nakshatra, but also 12 trees as per Rasi, 9 trees as per planets, and 60 trees for each Tamil Year cycle. We will continue to find those hidden place and update the blog.


We might not have details regarding all the trees but we are in constant process to update the details. If you know more about trees, please do share it with us. There are usually more than 1 tree for a star – let us not restrict ourselves with the false concept of one tree per star or pada. We will later share the trees/plants wrt to Rasi also.

Special thanks to members and parents:

  1. Siva – Life Coach, who is running a “Hug your star tree” campaign. Motivating all the people to hug trees. He is running a whatsapp group about this. Feel free to join him for meet like-minded people and find your trees near by. He is also actively running an activity on stargazing for parents and their kids. For more info check this here

  2. Divya – who spent months to translate, identifying equivalent scientific name, local name in the various languages. Without her work, this blog would be incomplete

  3. Smitha Ravi & Tejaswini – who helped us to proofread and make this blog presentable in short notice

  4. Vijay Ghanabathi – who shared the Pondicherry location for those healing trees.

108 healing trees

  1. Ashwini – 1st Pada

Ashwini 1st Pada

Strychnos nux-vomica


  1. Scientific Name: Strychnos nux-vomica L

  2. English Name: Strychnine Tree / Poison Nut Tree, Snake-wood, Quaker Button

  3. Tamil Name: Yetti, Kanjaram

  4. Malayalam Name: Kanjeram

  5. Hindi Name: Kuchila

  6. Kannada Name: Hemmushti, Hemmusti, Ittangi

  7. Telugu Name: Mucidi, Mushidi, Mushti

  8. Ashwini – 2nd Pada

  9. Scientific Name:Mimusops elengi

  10. English Name: Indian Medlar/ Spanish cherry/ Bulletwood

  11. Tamil Name: Magizham

  12. Malayalam Name: elengi

  13. Hindi Name: Maulsari/ Bakul

  14. Kannada Name: Ranjal

  15. Telugu Name: Kesari, pogada, vagula, magadam, barz

  16. Ashwini – 3rd Pada (2 References)

  17. Reference 1

  18. Scientific Name: Terminalia catappa

  19. English Name: Almond

  20. Tamil Name: Badam, Nattuvadumai, Vaduma

  21. Malayalam Name: Nattubadam

  22. Hindi Name: Jangli badam

  23. Kannada Name: Bādāmi

  24. Telugu Name: Baadam

  25. Reference 2

  26. Scientific Name: Prunus amygdalus [Synonym: Amygdalus communis]

  27. English Name: Badam

  28. Tamil Name: Adappamaram,Vadumai maram

  29. Malayalam Name: badam

  30. Hindi Name: badam, bandam

  31. Kannada Name: ametlle, badami, badamu

  32. Telugu Name: badamamu, badami, badamu, badamvittulu, parsibadami

  33. Ashwini – 4th Pada

  34. Scientific Name: [unknown tree]

  35. English Name:

  36. Tamil Name:நண்டாஞ்சு

  37. Malayalam Name:

  38. Hindi Name:

  39. Kannada Name:

  40. Telugu Name:

  41. Bharani – 1st Pada

  42. Scientific Name: Ficus Racemosa

  43. English Name: Fig Tree

  44. Tamil Name: Athi

  45. Malayalam Name: Atti

  46. Hindi Name:Goolar

  47. Kannada Name: Rumadi

  48. Telugu Name: Paidi

  49. Bharani – 2nd Pada

  50. Scientific Name: Haldina cordifolia

  51. English Name: Haldu

  52. Tamil Name: Manja Kadambu

  53. Malayalam Name: Manjakadambu

  54. Hindi Name: Karam

  55. Kannada Name: Yettega

  56. Telugu Name: Pasupu-kadamba

  57. Bharani – 3rd Pada

  58. Scientific Name: Feronia elephantum [synonym: Feronia elephantum]

  59. English Name: Wood Apple

  60. Tamil Name: Vila

  61. Malayalam Name: Vilam Kai

  62. Hindi Name: Kaitha

  63. Kannada Name: Belavu

  64. Telugu Name: Velaga

  65. Bharani – 4th Pada

  66. Scientific Name: Tabernaemontana divaricata

  67. English Name: Crape jasmine

  68. Tamil Name: Nandia vattai

  69. Malayalam Name: Nandyarvattam

  70. Hindi Name: Chandni

  71. Kannada Name: Nandi Battalu

  72. Telugu Name: nandivardhanam

  73. Karthigai/Krittika 1st Pada

  74. Scientific Name: Phyllanthus emblica

  75. English Name: Gooseberry

  76. Tamil Name: Nelli

  77. Malayalam Name: Nelli

  78. Hindi Name: Amla

  79. Kannada Name: Betta nelli

  80. Telugu Name: Usiri

  81. Karthigai/Krittika 2nd Pada

  82. Scientific Name: Sapindus emarginatus

  83. English Name: Notched Leaf Soapnut

  84. Tamil Name: Manipungam

  85. Malayalam Name: Punnan-kotta

  86. Hindi Name: Reetha

  87. Kannada Name: Kookatakayi

  88. Telugu Name: Kukudu-kayalu

  89. Karthigai/Krittika 3rd Pada

  90. Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia microcarpa [Synonym: Lagerstroemia lanceolata ]

  91. English Name: Ben Teak

  92. Tamil Name: Venthekku

  93. Malayalam Name: Venthekku

  94. Hindi Name: Lendi

  95. Kannada Name: Bendeku

  96. Telugu Name: Chennagi

  97. Karthigai/Krittika 4th Pada

  98. Scientific Name: Desmodium oojeinense [Synonym: Ougeinia oojeinensis]

  99. English Name: Sandan

  100. Tamil Name: Narivengai

  101. Malayalam Name: malavenna, nemi, totukara Hindi Name: Sandan

  102. Kannada Name: bettahonne, huli, karimutale, karimuttala

  103. Telugu Name: Tellamotuku atimuktamu, badanegi

  104. [Important Note: Awaiting verification of this tree. The tree mapped to this star is Nirivengai]

  105. Rohini 1st Pada

  106. Scientific Name: Syzygium cumini

  107. English Name: Java Plum

  108. Tamil Name: Naval

  109. Malayalam Name: Njaval

  110. Hindi Name: Jamun

  111. Kannada Name: Nerale

  112. Telugu Name: Neredu Chettu

  113. Rohini 2nd Pada

  114. Scientific Name: Bauhinia variegata

  115. English Name: Kachnar, Orchid Tree

  116. Tamil Name: Sivappu Mandarai

  117. Malayalam Name: chovanna-mandaru

  118. Hindi Name: Kachna

  119. Kannada Name: arisinantige, ayata, bilikanjivala, irkubalitu

  120. Telugu Name: Bodanta, Daevakanchanamu

  121. Rohini 3rd Pada

  122. Scientific Name: Bauhinia vahlii

  123. English Name: Maloo Creeper

  124. Tamil Name: Mandarai, Kattu Mandarai

  125. Malayalam Name: Mottanvalli

  126. Hindi Name: Malu, Jallaur, Jallur, Mahul

  127. Kannada Name: Chambolli

  128. Telugu Name: Madapu, Adattige

  129. Rohini 4th Pada

  130. Scientific Name: Couroupita guianensis

  131. English Name: Cannan Ball Tree

  132. Tamil Name: Nagalingam

  133. Malayalam Name: Naaga danthee

  134. Hindi Name: Nagalinga

  135. Kannada Name: Nagalingam

  136. Telugu Name: Nagamalli

  137. Mrigashirsham/Mrigashirsha 1st Pada

  138. Scientific Name: Diospyros ebenum

  139. English Name: Indian Ebony

  140. Tamil Name: Karungali

  141. Malayalam Name: karimaram

  142. Hindi Name: abnus, ebans

  143. Kannada Name: abanasi, bale, bale mara, balemara

  144. Telugu Name: karimara

  145. Mrigashirsham/Mrigashirsha 2nd Pada

  146. Scientific Name: Hardwickia binata

  147. English Name: Anjan

  148. Tamil Name:Aacha

  149. Malayalam Name:Aacha

  150. Hindi Name:Anjan

  151. Kannada Name: Kamara

  152. Telugu Name:Yepi

  153. Mrigashirsham/Mrigashirsha 3rd Pada

  154. Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica

  155. English Name: Neem

  156. Tamil Name: Vembu, Veppai

  157. Malayalam Name:Ariyaveppu

  158. Hindi Name:Neem

  159. Kannada Name:Turakabevu

  160. Telugu Name:Vepa

  161. Mrigashirsham/Mrigashirsha 4th Pada

  162. Scientific Name: Mitragyna parvifolia

  163. English Name: Kaim

  164. Tamil Name: Neerkadambu, nirkadambai

  165. Malayalam Name: kathamamaram, niirkkatamp

  166. Hindi Name: Kaim

  167. Kannada Name: nira kadamba, sanna kadamba

  168. Telugu Name: nirkadambu, ajaghnamu, ambusaramu, jalatumburu

  169. Thiruvadhirai/Ardra 1st Pada

  170. Scientific Name: Acacia catechu

  171. English Name: Cutch Tree, black catechu, black cutch, cashoo, catechu, wadalee gum

  172. Tamil Name: Senkarungali

  173. Malayalam Name: karintaali

  174. Hindi Name:dant-dhavan, gayatrin, khair, khayar, madan, pathi-drum, payor, priya-sakh

  175. Kannada Name: kaachu, kadira, kadu, kaggali

  176. Telugu Name: khadiramu. kaviricandra, nallacandra

  177. Thiruvadhirai/Ardra 2nd Pada (3 References)

  178. Reference 1

  179. Scientific Name: Mundulea sericea

  180. English Name: Cork Bush, silver bush, Rhodesian silver-leaf

  181. Tamil Name: Vellai, Kattuppurachu

  182. Malayalam Name: [unknown]

  183. Hindi Name: [unknown]

  184. Kannada Name: betta hurali, haenukuruvina gida, kaadu beeta hurali

  185. Telugu Name: kondavempali, palasaram, palasarapatti, verribilludu

  186. Reference 2

  187. Scientific Name: Pterocarpus marsupium

  188. English Name: Indian Kino Tree, Vijayasar, Malabar kino tree

  189. Tamil Name: Vellai, acamai, acanapann

  190. Malayalam Name: Venga, honne, karintakara, karinthagara

  191. Hindi Name: Vijayasara

  192. Kannada Name: Beeja patta, Bijasal, Bila

  193. Telugu Name: aine, asana, beddagi, beeja saramu

  194. Reference 3

  195. Scientific Name: Butea monosperma [synonyms: Butea frondosa]

  196. English Name: Flame of the forest, Bastard teak, Bengal kino tree Tamil Name: Purasu

  197. Malayalam Name: Brahmavriksham, Chamatha, Mukkappuyam, Plasu, Palasinsamatha

  198. Hindi Name: Palash, Dha

  199. Kannada Name: Muthuga

  200. Telugu Name: Modugu

  201. [Important Note: Above information is obtained from various sources.Awaiting verification of the trees]

  202. Thiruvadhirai/Ardra 3rd Pada

  203. Scientific Name: Calotropis procera

  204. English Name: Rubber Bush, apple of sodom, french cotton, sodom apple

  205. Tamil Name: vellai erukkan, vellai erukku

  206. Malayalam Name: erikku, erukku

  207. Hindi Name: Aak, Mudar

  208. Kannada Name: bili aekka, bili aekkada gida

  209. Telugu Name: erra jilledu, jilledu, mandaaramu

  210. Thiruvadhirai/Ardra 4th Pada

  211. Scientific Name: Calotropis procera

  212. English Name: Rubber Bush, apple of sodom, french cotton, sodom apple

  213. Tamil Name: vellai erukkan, vellai erukku

  214. Malayalam Name: erikku, erukku

  215. Hindi Name: Aak, Mudar

  216. Kannada Name: bili aekka, bili aekkada gida

  217. Telugu Name: erra jilledu, jilledu, mandaaramu

  218. Punarpoosam/Punarvasu 1st Pada

  219. Scientific Name: Bambusa arundinacea

  220. English Name: Indian Thorny Bamboo, giant thorny bamboo, male bamboo, spiny bamboo, spring bamboo

  221. Tamil Name: Moongil

  222. Malayalam Name: Mula

  223. Hindi Name: Bans, bambu

  224. Kannada Name: bidiru, vamsha

  225. Telugu Name: Veduru

  226. [Important Note: Other species of Bamboo can also be used]

  227. Punarpoosam/Punarvasu 2nd Pada

  228. Scientific Name: Melia dubia

  229. English Name: Malabar Neem

  230. Tamil Name: Malai Vembu

  231. Malayalam Name: malavepu

  232. Hindi Name: kadukhaju

  233. Kannada Name: baevu, betta

  234. Telugu Name: munnatikaaraka

  235. Punarpoosam/Punarvasu 3rd Pada

  236. Scientific Name: Prunus amygdalus [Synonym: Amygdalus communis]

  237. English Name: Badam

  238. Tamil Name: Adappamaram,Vadumai maram

  239. Malayalam Name: badam

  240. Hindi Name: badam, bandam

  241. Kannada Name: ametlle, badami, badamu

  242. Telugu Name: badamamu, badami, badamu, badamvittulu, parsibadami

  243. Punarpoosam/Punarvasu 4th Pada

  244. Scientific Name: Phyllanthus emblica

  245. English Name: Gooseberry

  246. Tamil Name: Nelli

  247. Malayalam Name: Nelli

  248. Hindi Name: Amla

  249. Kannada Name: Betta nelli

  250. Telugu Name: Usiri

  251. Poosam/Pushya 1st Pada

  252. Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa

  253. English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree,Bodhi Tree

  254. Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram

  255. Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam

  256. Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal

  257. Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara

  258. Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

  259. Poosam/Pushya 2nd Pada

  260. Scientific Name: Hardwickia binata

  261. English Name: Anjan

  262. Tamil Name:Aacha

  263. Malayalam Name:Aacha

  264. Hindi Name:Anjan

  265. Kannada Name: Kamara

  266. Telugu Name:Yepi

  267. Poosam/Pushya 3rd Pada

  268. Scientific Name: Xylia xylocarpa

  269. English Name: Burma Ironwood, Pyinkado

  270. Tamil Name: Irul

  271. Malayalam Name: Irul, Irumullu

  272. Hindi Name: Jambu

  273. Kannada Name: tirwa, jambe, arasu thakku, bettadaavarike

  274. Telugu Name: kondatangedu, konda tangedu

  275. Poosam/Pushya 4th Pada

  276. Scientific Name: Vitex negundo

  277. English Name: Chaste Tree

  278. Tamil Name: Nocchi

  279. Malayalam Name: Vennocchi

  280. Hindi Name: Nirgundi, sindvar

  281. Kannada Name: Nochi

  282. Telugu Name: Vavili

  283. Ayilyam/Aslesha 1st Pada

  284. Scientific Name: Calophyllum inophyllum

  285. English Name: Beauty Leaf, Alexandrian laurel

  286. Tamil Name: punnai

  287. Malayalam Name: Pinna, Punna, Surampunna

  288. Hindi Name: Sultan Champa

  289. Kannada Name: sura honne

  290. Telugu Name: Punnagamu, nameruvu, ponna

  291. Ayilyam/Aslesha 2nd Pada

  292. Scientific Name: Morus Alba

  293. English Name: White Mulberry, Russian Mulberry, Silkworm Mulberry

  294. Tamil Name: Kambli chedi, Mussuketi, Musukette.

  295. Malayalam Name: Mulbari, Pattunoolpuzhuchedi

  296. Hindi Name: Shahtoot

  297. Kannada Name: Biliuppu nerale, Hipnerle , Hippali nerale

  298. Telugu Name: Pippalipandu chettu, Puthikapallu, Reshme chettu

  299. Ayilyam/Aslesha 3rd Pada

  300. Scientific Name: Ziziphus mauritiana

  301. English Name: Jujube tree, Common jujube, Indian jujube, Chinese date

  302. Tamil Name: Elandhai

  303. Malayalam Name: Badari, Badaram, Cherumali, Elentha, Jujuba, Ilantha, Kolam, Lanthapazham, Parinthudar, Perimthudali

  304. Hindi Name: Ber

  305. Kannada Name: yelchi hannu, Bore hannu, Bore mara

  306. Telugu Name: Regu chettu

  307. Ayilyam/Aslesha 4th Pada

  308. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

  309. English Name: Jackfruit

  310. Tamil Name: Palaa

  311. Malayalam Name: Chakka

  312. Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal

  313. Kannada Name: Halasina hannu

  314. Telugu Name: Panas

  315. Magham/Magha 1st Pada

  316. Scientific Name: Ficus bengalensis

  317. English Name: Banyan tree

  318. Tamil Name: Aala maram

  319. Malayalam Name: Alamaram, Peraal, Aal, Nyagrodham, Vadavriksham

  320. Hindi Name: Barh

  321. Kannada Name: aalada mara

  322. Telugu Name: Marri chettu

  323. Magham/Magha 2nd Pada

  324. Scientific Name:[unknown tree]

  325. English Name:

  326. Tamil Name: முத்திலா மரம்

  327. Malayalam Name:

  328. Hindi Name:

  329. Kannada Name:

  330. Telugu Name:

  331. Magham/Magha 3rd Pada

  332. Scientific Name: Madhuca longifolia

  333. English Name: Indian Butter Tree

  334. Tamil Name: Iluppai

  335. Malayalam Name: Ilupa, Irippa, Njannal

  336. Hindi Name: Mahua

  337. Kannada Name: Hippe

  338. Telugu Name: Ippa

  339. Magham/Magha 4th Pada

  340. Scientific Name: Nyctanthes arbortristis

  341. English Name: Har singar, Coral Jasmine, Tree of Sorrow, Queen of the night

  342. Tamil Name:Pavazha malli

  343. Malayalam Name: Paarijatam

  344. Hindi Name: Har singar, Shefali, Paarijat

  345. Kannada Name: Paarijaata, Goli

  346. Telugu Name: Paarijaatham , Pagadamalle

  347. Pooram/Purva Phalguni 1st Pada

  348. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

  349. English Name: Jackfruit

  350. Tamil Name: Palaa

  351. Malayalam Name: Chakka

  352. Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal

  353. Kannada Name: Halasina hannu

  354. Telugu Name: Panas

  355. Pooram/Purva Phalguni 2nd Pada

  356. Scientific Name: Albizia lebbeck

  357. English Name: Siris tree, Woman’s tongue

  358. Tamil Name: Vaagai

  359. Malayalam Name: Vaaga

  360. Hindi Name: Saras

  361. Kannada Name: bage mara

  362. Telugu Name: Dirisena chettu

  363. Pooram/Purva Phalguni 3rd Pada

  364. Scientific Name: Elaeocarpus serratus

  365. English Name: Ceylon Olive, Wild Olive tree

  366. Tamil Name: Karai, Karamaram, Olan karai, Ulang karei, Uttraccham

  367. Malayalam Name: Avi, Avil, Karamavu, Nalla kara, Perinkara, Perunkara, Rudraksham

  368. Hindi Name:

  369. Kannada Name: athakunge, beejada mara, bigada, changa balli, guddada rambe

  370. Telugu Name: Athakunge, Beegada mara, Beejada mara

  371. [Important Note: Many species of Rudraksham are available. Any species can be used]

  372. Pooram/Purva Phalguni 4th Pada

  373. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

  374. English Name: Jackfruit

  375. Tamil Name: Palaa

  376. Malayalam Name: Chakka

  377. Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal

  378. Kannada Name: Halasina hannu

  379. Telugu Name: Panas

  380. Utthiram/Uttara Phalguni 1st Pada

  381. Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum

  382. English Name: flax, linseed, linseed oil, lint bells

  383. Tamil Name:alci, ali, alici, alici vitai, alivirai, alshi

  384. Malayalam Name: akasi, cerucana, kayavu

  385. Hindi Name: alsi, alsi-ka-tel, tisi, tisi-ka-tel

  386. Kannada Name: agase beeja, agase gida, agase naaru, alasee beeja, alashi, alashiberu

  387. Telugu Name: ali, atasi, athasee, avishi, madanaginja, madanaginjalu

  388. Utthiram/Uttara Phalguni 2nd Pada

  389. Scientific Name: Delonix elata

  390. English Name: White Gulmohar, White Poincian

  391. Tamil Name: Perungondrai, Vadanarayanan, Varatti

  392. Malayalam Name:

  393. Hindi Name: Waykaran, Samrsro, Sanesro, Sandeshra

  394. Kannada Name: kempukenjiga, nirangi, vatanarayana

  395. Telugu Name: Chinna seribiseri, Chitti keshwaramu

  396. Utthiram/Uttara Phalguni 3rd Pada

  397. Scientific Name: Strychnos nux-vomica L.

  398. English Name: Strychnine Tree / Poison Nut Tree, Snake-wood, Quaker Button

  399. Tamil Name: Yetti, Kanjaram

  400. Malayalam Name: Kanjeram

  401. Hindi Name: Kuchila

  402. Kannada Name: Hemmushti, Hemmusti, Ittangi

  403. Telugu Name: Mucidi, Mushidi, Mushti

  404. Utthiram/Uttara Phalguni 4th Pada

  405. Scientific Name: Pongamia pinnata

  406. English Name: Pongam Tree, Indian Beech Tree, Pongame Oil Tree

  407. Tamil Name: Pungai

  408. Malayalam Name: Ponnu, Unnu

  409. Hindi Name: Karanj

  410. Kannada Name: Honge

  411. Telugu Name: pungu

  412. Hastham/Hastha 1st Pada

  413. Scientific Name: Bauhinia racemosa

  414. English Name: Bidi Leaf Tree

  415. Tamil Name: Aathi

  416. Malayalam Name: arampaali

  417. Hindi Name: katmauli

  418. Kannada Name: aapta

  419. Telugu Name: tella arecettu

  420. Hastham/Hastha 2nd Pada

  421. Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera

  422. English Name: Coconut

  423. Tamil Name: Thennai

  424. Malayalam Name: Thengu

  425. Hindi Name: Nariyal

  426. Kannada Name: Kobbari

  427. Telugu Name: kobbari chettu

  428. Hastham/Hastha 3rd Pada

  429. Scientific Name: Lannea coromandelica

  430. English Name: Indian Ash Tree, Moya, Wodier

  431. Tamil Name: Othiyan

  432. Malayalam Name: Otiyan-maram

  433. Hindi Name: Mohin

  434. Kannada Name: Godda, gumpina, kuratige, Udimara

  435. Telugu Name: Ajasrngi

  436. Hastham/Hastha 4th Pada

  437. Scientific Name: Putranjiva roxburghii [ Nagera putranjeeva]

  438. English Name: Putranjiva, Lucky Bean Tree , Child’s amulet tree

  439. Tamil Name: Irukolli, Karupala, puttiran jeevi

  440. Malayalam Name: Pongalam

  441. Hindi Name: Putijia

  442. Kannada Name: Amani Putrajiva

  443. Telugu Name: Kuduru, Putrajivika

  444. Chithrai/Chithra 1st Pada

  445. Scientific Name: Aegle marmelos

  446. English Name: Bel, Beli fruit, Bengal quince, Stone apple, Wood apple

  447. Tamil Name: Vilvam

  448. Malayalam Name: Vilvam

  449. Hindi Name: Bel

  450. Kannada Name: Bilvapatre

  451. Telugu Name: Sandiliyamu

  452. Chithrai/Chithra 2nd Pada

  453. Scientific Name: Butea monosperma [synonyms: Butea frondosa]

  454. English Name: Flame of the forest, Bastard teak, Bengal kino tree

  455. Tamil Name: Purasu

  456. Malayalam Name: Brahmavriksham, Chamatha, Mukkappuyam, Plasu, Palasinsamatha

  457. Hindi Name: Palash, Dha

  458. Kannada Name: Muthuga

  459. Telugu Name: Modugu

  460. Chithrai/Chithra 3rd Pada

  461. Scientific Name: Pithecellobium dulce

  462. English Name:Manilla Tamarind, Madras Thorn, Sweet tamarind, Monkeypod

  463. Tamil Name: Kodukkappuli

  464. Malayalam Name: Kodakapuli, Korukkapuli

  465. Hindi Name:Jangal Jalebi

  466. Kannada Name: Seeme hunase

  467. Telugu Name: seema chintakaya

  468. Chithrai/Chithra 4th Pada

  469. Scientific Name: Thevetia peruviana [ Synonym: Cascabela thevetia ]

  470. English Name: Mexican oleander, Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut

  471. Tamil Name: Thanga Arali, Pachai Arali

  472. Malayalam Name: Manja-arali, Mathaarali, Pachchaarali

  473. Hindi Name: Peeli kaner

  474. Kannada Name:

  475. Telugu Name: pacha Ganneru

  476. Swathi 1st Pada

  477. Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa

  478. English Name: Pride of India, Queen Crape Myrtle,Queen of flowers

  479. Tamil Name: Kadali, poo maruthu, maruthu

  480. Malayalam Name: Adamboe, Cholaventekku, Manimaruthu, Nirmaruthu, Poomarathi, Poomaruthu

  481. Hindi Name: Jarul

  482. Kannada Name: hole dasavala, holedachalla, maruva, nandi

  483. Telugu Name: sogasulachettu

  484. [Important Note:Different varieties of maruthu are available.Any one of them can be considered.]

  485. Swathi 2nd Pada

  486. Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica

  487. English Name: Tamarind

  488. Tamil Name: Puli

  489. Malayalam Name: Amlam, Balapuli, Kolpuli, Puli, Valampuli

  490. Hindi Name: Imli

  491. Kannada Name: Hunase Hannu / Huli

  492. Telugu Name: Chinthapandu

  493. Swathi 3rd Pada

  494. Scientific Name: Cassia siamea

  495. English Name: Siamese Senna, Siamese cassia

  496. Tamil Name: Manjal konrai, Manje-konne, Chelumalarkkonrai

  497. Malayalam Name: Manjakonna, Manjakonnei

  498. Hindi Name: Seemia, Kassod

  499. Kannada Name: Sima tangedu, Hiretangedi, Motovolanyaro

  500. Telugu Name: Sima tangedu, Kurumbi

  501. Swathi 4th Pada

  502. Scientific Name: Bauhinia tomentosa

  503. English Name: St.Thomas tree, Yellow Orchid Tree, Yellow Bell Bauhinia

  504. Tamil Name: Kozhukattai Mandharai,malaimantarai, kattumandarai

  505. Malayalam Name: Manjamanaram, Kanchanapoovu, Kanjenapoovu, Kanjanam, Kanchanamaram

  506. Hindi Name: kural,gurial,padrian,gwiar,kachnar,koliar

  507. Kannada Name: kaadathi, kaadu mandaara

  508. Telugu Name: adavimandaramu, devakaanchanamu, devakanjanamu

  509. Visakham/Visakha 1st Pada

  510. Scientific Name: Feronia elephantum

  511. English Name: Wood Apple

  512. Tamil Name: Vila

  513. Malayalam Name: Vilam Kai

  514. Hindi Name: Kaitha

  515. Kannada Name: Belavu

  516. Telugu Name: Velaga

  517. Visakham/Visakha 2nd Pada

  518. Scientific Name: Dalbergia latifolia

  519. English Name: bombay blackwood or rosewood, indian rosewood, malabar rosewood

  520. Tamil Name: simsuba, eetti, eravadi, irupottu, iruppottu, itti, karundorviral, nukku, tawadi, thodagathi

  521. Malayalam Name: Cholaveetti, Eeti, Kariveeti, Veeti

  522. Hindi Name: Seesam, Sheesham

  523. Kannada Name: beete

  524. Telugu Name: iruguducettu

  525. Visakham/Visakha 3rd Pada

  526. Scientific Name: Musa acuminata x balbisiana Colla (AAB Group) ‘Poovan

  527. English Name: Indian banana “Mysore”, Mysore banana, Champa banana (North-East India)

  528. Tamil Name: Karpurachakkarakeli, Karpura chakkrakeli, Lalvelchi, Poovan,kadhali

  529. Malayalam Name:

  530. Hindi Name: Champa (North-East India), Lal velchi (North-West India), Karpura chakkara keli (Southern India).

  531. Kannada Name:

  532. Telugu Name: Karpura chakkarakeli

  533. Visakham/Visakha 4th Pada

  534. Scientific Name: Albizia saman

  535. English Name: Rain Tree, Coco tamarind, Acacia preta, French tamarind, Saman, Monkey pod

  536. Tamil Name: Amaivagai, Thoongumoonji maram

  537. Malayalam Name: chakkarakkay maram

  538. Hindi Name: Gulabi Siris, Vilaiti siris

  539. Kannada Name: Bhagaya mara

  540. Telugu Name: nidra ganneru

  541. Anusham/Anuradha 1st Pada

  542. Scientific Name:Mimusops elengi

  543. English Name: Indian Medlar/ Spanish cherry/ Bulletwood

  544. Tamil Name: Magizham

  545. Malayalam Name: elengi

  546. Hindi Name: Maulsari/ Bakul

  547. Kannada Name: Ranjal

  548. Telugu Name: Kesari, pogada, vagula, magadam, barz

  549. Anusham/Anuradha 2nd Pada

  550. Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa

  551. English Name: Pride of India, Queen Crape Myrtle,Queen of flowers

  552. Tamil Name: Kadali, poo maruthu

  553. Malayalam Name: Adamboe, Cholaventekku, Manimaruthu, Nirmaruthu, Poomarathi, Poomaruthu

  554. Hindi Name: Jarul

  555. Kannada Name: hole dasavala, holedachalla, maruva, nandi

  556. Telugu Name: sogasulachettu

  557. Anusham/Anuradha 3rd Pada [3 References]

  558. Reference 1

  559. Scientific Name: Hopea ponga

  560. English Name: Ponga

  561. Tamil Name: konku

  562. Malayalam Name: ilappong, irunvakam, kanvakam

  563. Hindi Name: haiga

  564. Kannada Name: bhogi, bhogimara, bogi, bogimara, bovige, bovu, bovu mara

  565. Telugu Name:

  566. Reference 2

  567. Scientific Name:Hopea parviflora

  568. English Name: White Kongu,Hopea,Iron wood of Malabar

  569. Tamil Name: kongu, konku1, nirkkonku, pongu, puttal, vellai kongu

  570. Malayalam Name:irimpakam, irimpu, irrimbogam, irubogam, irumbagam, irumbagum

  571. Hindi Name:

  572. Kannada Name: bhogi, bhogimara, bogi, bogimara, bovige, bovu, bovu mara

  573. Telugu Name:

  574. Reference 3

  575. Scientific Name:Capparis sepiaria

  576. English Name: Wild Caper Bush

  577. Tamil Name: Karindu,kongu

  578. Malayalam Name: Kakkathondi

  579. Hindi Name: Kanthari

  580. Kannada Name: Ippi

  581. Telugu Name:Nallavuppi

  582. [Important Note: Awaiting verification for the trees]

  583. Anusham/Anuradha 4th Pada

  584. Scientific Name: Tectona grandis

  585. English Name: Teak

  586. Tamil Name: Thekku

  587. Malayalam Name: Thekku

  588. Hindi Name: Sagun

  589. Kannada Name: Saaguvani

  590. Telugu Name: Teku

  591. kettai/Jyestha 1st Pada

  592. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

  593. English Name: Jackfruit

  594. Tamil Name: Palaa

  595. Malayalam Name: Chakka

  596. Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal

  597. Kannada Name: Halasina hannu

  598. Telugu Name: Panas

  599. kettai/Jyestha 2nd Pada

  600. Scientific Name: Thespesia populnea

  601. English Name: Indian tulip tree, Aden apple, Portia tree

  602. Tamil Name: Puvarasu

  603. Malayalam Name: Puvarasu

  604. Hindi Name: Paras pipal

  605. Kannada Name: buguri mara

  606. Telugu Name: gangaraavi

  607. kettai/Jyestha 3rd Pada

  608. Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa

  609. English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree

  610. Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram

  611. Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam

  612. Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal

  613. Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara

  614. Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

  615. kettai/Jyestha 4th Pada

  616. Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica

  617. English Name: Neem

  618. Tamil Name: Vembu, Veppai

  619. Malayalam Name:Ariyaveppu

  620. Hindi Name:Neem

  621. Kannada Name:Turakabevu

  622. Telugu Name:Vepa

  623. Moolam/Moola 1st Pada

  624. [Important Note: Awaiting verification of these trees.The trees are identified from various sources]

  625. Reference 1

  626. Scientific Name:Shorea robusta

  627. English Name: Sal

  628. Tamil Name: attam, venkungiliyam, kungiliyam

  629. Malayalam Name: karimaruthu, kungiliyam, maramaram

  630. Hindi Name: Sal, Salwa, Sakhu, Sakher

  631. Kannada Name: ashvakarna, asina, asu, bile-bhogimara

  632. Telugu Name: himsra, inumaddi, jalari, jalari-chettu, saala, saaluva, sal, sala

  633. [All the below trees are listed in the siddha medical dictionary as “Maramaram”]

  634. Reference 2

  635. Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa

  636. English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree,Bodhi Tree

  637. Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram

  638. Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam

  639. Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal

  640. Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara

  641. Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

  642. Reference 3

  643. Scientific Name: Hardwickia binata

  644. English Name: Anjan

  645. Tamil Name:Aacha

  646. Malayalam Name:Aacha

  647. Hindi Name:Anjan

  648. Kannada Name: Kamara

  649. Telugu Name:Yepi

  650. Reference 4

  651. Scientific Name: Anthocephalus cadamba

  652. English Name: Kadam

  653. Tamil Name:Vellaikkatampu

  654. Malayalam Name: vellakatampa

  655. Hindi Name:Kadamb

  656. Kannada Name: Kaduavalatige

  657. Telugu Name: Rudrakskamba

  658. Reference 5

  659. Scientific Name: Eugenia racemosa

  660. English Name: Powderpuff Mangrove, Fish-killer tree, Fish-poison tree, Fish-poison wood, Freshwater mangrove, Small-leaved barringtonia

  661. Tamil Name:arattam, isudaru, isuvaradaru, kadambam

  662. Malayalam Name: katampu, samstaravati, samstravadi, samudracham

  663. Hindi Name: Ijjul, Norvisnee

  664. Kannada Name: kanaginatora, kempuganigilu, nivar, samudraphala

  665. Telugu Name: kadapa, kanapa, samudrapandu

  666. Reference 6

  667. Scientific Name: Aporosa lindleyana

  668. English Name: Lindley’s Aporosa

  669. Tamil Name: Kodali, Vettikan, Vettil, Vittil, Vitti

  670. Malayalam Name: Kodali, Kotili, Ponvetti, Vetti, Vittil

  671. Hindi Name:

  672. Kannada Name: Salle mara, Sali, Sarali, Sulla

  673. Telugu Name:

  674. Moolam/Moola 2nd Pada

  675. Scientific Name: Ailanthus Excelsa

  676. English Name: Indian Tree of Heaven, Coramandel ailanto

  677. Tamil Name: Agal, Perumaram, perumaruntu

  678. Malayalam Name: Mattipongilyam, Peru, Perumaram

  679. Hindi Name: Mahanimb, Maharukh

  680. Kannada Name: Bende, dodabevu, dodda

  681. Telugu Name: pedda, peddamandu, peddamanu

  682. Moolam/Moola 3rd Pada

  683. Scientific Name: Magnolia champaca

  684. English Name: Champa,Golden Champa

  685. Tamil Name: Shenbagam

  686. Malayalam Name: Chembakam

  687. Hindi Name: Champa,Son Champa

  688. Kannada Name: Sampige

  689. Telugu Name: Champangi

  690. Moolam/Moola 4th Pada

  691. Scientific Name: Hardwickia binata

  692. English Name: Anjan

  693. Tamil Name:Aacha

  694. Malayalam Name:Aacha

  695. Hindi Name:Anjan

  696. Kannada Name: Kamara

  697. Telugu Name:Yepi

  698. Pooradam/Purva Ashada 1st Pada

  699. Scientific Name: Salix Tetrasperma

  700. English Name: Indian Willow

  701. Tamil Name: Atrupalai, Vanji

  702. Malayalam Name: Arali, Atrupala

  703. Hindi Name: Bod, Bains

  704. Kannada Name: Niranji

  705. Telugu Name: Etipaala, Etipisinika, Kondaganneru, Vodime

  706. Pooradam/Purva Ashada 2nd Pada

  707. Scientific Name: Murraya exotica/Murraya paniculata

  708. English Name: chinese box, thanaka

  709. Tamil Name: arruppancu, cimaikkonci 1, kadarkongi, karuveppilai, katarkonci, kattu-karuveppilai, Vengarai

  710. Malayalam Name: maramulla

  711. Hindi Name: bilgar, bisar, gandhelu, jai, kamini, machula, marchula, marchulya, nargan

  712. Kannada Name: Kadu karibevu

  713. Telugu Name: Nagagolungu

  714. Pooradam/Purva Ashada 3rd Pada

  715. Scientific Name: Santalum album

  716. English Name: Sandalwood, Indian sandalwood, Fragrant sandalwood, White Sandalwood

  717. Tamil Name: Anukkam, Asam, Chandanam

  718. Malayalam Name: Chandanam, chandana-mutti

  719. Hindi Name: Chandan, Sandal

  720. Kannada Name: Agarugandha, bavanna, bhadrasri, Chandala

  721. Telugu Name: Bhadrasri, Chandanamu

  722. Pooradam/Purva Ashada 4th Pada

  723. Scientific Name: Citrus limon

  724. English Name: Lemon

  725. Tamil Name: Elumicchai

  726. Malayalam Name: cerunarakam

  727. Hindi Name: Nimbu

  728. Kannada Name: brihat nimbe, dodda nimbe

  729. Telugu Name: dabba

  730. Uthradam/Uttara Ashada 1st Pada

  731. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

  732. English Name: Jackfruit

  733. Tamil Name: Palaa

  734. Malayalam Name: Chakka

  735. Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal

  736. Kannada Name: Halasina hannu

  737. Telugu Name: Panas

  738. Uthradam/Uttara Ashada 2nd Pada

  739. Scientific Name: Terminalia chebula

  740. English Name: Chebulic Myrobalan, Myrobalan

  741. Tamil Name: Kadukkaay

  742. Malayalam Name: Katukka

  743. Hindi Name: Harra, Harad

  744. Kannada Name: Nallakaraka

  745. Telugu Name: Halle

  746. Uthradam/Uttara Ashada 3rd Pada

  747. Scientific Name: Buchanania axillaris

  748. English Name: Cuddapah Almond, Buchanan’s Mango

  749. Tamil Name: kattuma, kola-mavu, kolamavu, mudama, mundamah, saaraparuppu, saraparuppu

  750. Malayalam Name: kulamavu

  751. Hindi Name: Piyala

  752. Kannada Name: moradi, morave, muradi, murkaalu, shaara pappu, yemme murukalu mara, yemme murukelu gida

  753. Telugu Name:Sarapappu

  754. Uthradam/Uttara Ashada 4th Pada

  755. Scientific Name: Pandanus odorifer

  756. English Name: Kewda, Fragrant Screw Pine, Umbrella tree, Screw pine, Screw tree

  757. Tamil Name: ketakai, talai

  758. Malayalam Name:kainaari, kaitha

  759. Hindi Name: gagan-dhul, jambala, jambul, keora, ketaki

  760. Kannada Name: kedage, kedagi, kedige, ketake, taale hu

  761. Telugu Name: gedaga, gojjangi, ketaki

  762. Thiruvonam/Shravana 1st Pada

  763. Scientific Name: Calotropis procera

  764. English Name: Rubber Bush, apple of sodom, french cotton, sodom apple

  765. Tamil Name: vellai erukkan, vellai erukku

  766. Malayalam Name: erikku, erukku

  767. Hindi Name: Aak, Mudar

  768. Kannada Name: bili aekka, bili aekkada gida

  769. Telugu Name: erra jilledu, jilledu, mandaaramu

  770. Thiruvonam/Shravana 2nd Pada

  771. Scientific Name: Diospyros ebenum

  772. English Name: Indian Ebony

  773. Tamil Name: Karungali

  774. Malayalam Name: karimaram

  775. Hindi Name: abnus, ebans

  776. Kannada Name: abanasi, bale, bale mara, balemara

  777. Telugu Name: karimara

  778. Thiruvonam/Shravana 3rd Pada

  779. Scientific Name: Mesua ferrea

  780. English Name: Cobra saffron, Ceylon ironwood, Indian rose chestnut

  781. Tamil Name: Tadinangu, sirunagappoo

  782. Malayalam Name: Vainavu

  783. Hindi Name: Nag champa, Nagkesar

  784. Kannada Name: naagasampige

  785. Telugu Name: nagachampakamu

  786. Thiruvonam/Shravana 4th Pada

  787. Scientific Name: Areca catechu

  788. English Name: Betel Palm, Areca palm, Areca-nut palm

  789. Tamil Name: atai-k-kay,chakuntam, chamara-putpam,kamuku, kanti, kuntar-kamaku, pukam, vimpu, paaku

  790. Malayalam Name: kamuk, kavung

  791. Hindi Name: chamarpushpa, guvak,guwa, khapur, pug,pugi,pungi, supari,udveg

  792. Kannada Name: adake,adike

  793. Telugu Name: ghonta, khapuramu, kramukamu, poka, pugamu

  794. Avittam/Dhanista 1st Pada

  795. Scientific Name: Acacia ferruginea

  796. English Name: Rusty Acacia

  797. Tamil Name: cimai-velvel, Chimaivelvel, Karambai,vanni

  798. Malayalam Name: karivelam, thimai-velvelam, vanni

  799. Hindi Name: kaigar, kalgar, kingore, safed khair

  800. Kannada Name: banni, banni mara, banue, kiri banni

  801. Telugu Name: anachandra, anasandra, inupa tumma

  802. Avittam/Dhanista 2nd Pada

  803. Scientific Name: Acacia nilotica subsp. indica

  804. English Name: Gum Arabic

  805. Tamil Name:karuvel, karuvelam, karuvelam picin, karuvelamaram

  806. Malayalam Name: karivelam

  807. Hindi Name: Babool, Kikar

  808. Kannada Name: Babli

  809. Telugu Name: Nalla tumma

  810. Avittam/Dhanista 3rd Pada

  811. Scientific Name: Annona squamosa

  812. English Name: Sugar Apple, Custard apple

  813. Tamil Name: sitha, Sitapalam

  814. Malayalam Name: attachchakka, sirpa, sirpha, sitapalam, sitappalam, sutakanni, suthakanni

  815. Hindi Name: Sharifa

  816. Kannada Name: seethaaphala, seethaphal, seethaphala, sita, sitahala, sitahannu

  817. Telugu Name: seetapandu, seethapandu, seethaphalamu, sitapandu, sitaphalamu

  818. Avittam/Dhanista 4th Pada

  819. Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans

  820. English Name: Nutmeg

  821. Tamil Name: jathikai

  822. Malayalam Name: jathi, jathikka

  823. Hindi Name: jati-phal, jayaphal

  824. Kannada Name: jakayi, jatiphala

  825. Telugu Name: jajikaya

  826. Sathayam/Shatabhisha 1st Pada

  827. Scientific Name: Barringtonia acutangula

  828. English Name: Barringtonia, Freshwater Mangrove, Indian Oak, Indian Putat

  829. Tamil Name: Aram, Kadambu, Kadappai, samudra pazham

  830. Malayalam Name: Attampu, Attupelu, Nir perzha

  831. Hindi Name: Hijagal, Hijjal, Samundarphal

  832. Kannada Name: Mavinkubia, Niruganigily, Dhatripala

  833. Telugu Name: Kurpa

  834. Sathayam/Shatabhisha 2nd Pada

  835. Scientific Name: Prosopis cineraria

  836. English Name: Khejri Tree

  837. Tamil Name: parambai, perumbe, seemaimullu, vanni

  838. Malayalam Name: Perumbai

  839. Hindi Name: Jand , Khejri

  840. Kannada Name: perumbe, shastra mara, shive, vunne mara

  841. Telugu Name: chani, jambi, jammi, jammi chettu, priyadarshini

  842. Sathayam/Shatabhisha 3rd Pada

  843. Scientific Name: Annona reticulata L.

  844. English Name: Netted Custard Apple, Bullock’s heart, Bull’s heart

  845. Tamil Name: ramaseethapazham

  846. Malayalam Name: ramasita

  847. Hindi Name: kapri, lavni, lona, luvuni, nona, ramphal

  848. Kannada Name: ramaphala

  849. Telugu Name: raamaphalamu, raamaseethaphalamu

  850. Sathayam/Shatabhisha 4th Pada

  851. Scientific Name: Adenanthera pavonina

  852. English Name: Red Sandalwood, Coral-wood, Peacock flower fence, Red beadtree

  853. Tamil Name: tilagam, Ani kundamani, Manjadi

  854. Malayalam Name: Manchadai, Maniadi, Manjati

  855. Hindi Name: Rakt chandan, Badi gumchi

  856. Kannada Name: Gurivenda, Enugaguruginji

  857. Telugu Name: Ane golaganji

  858. Poorattathi/Purva Bhadrapada 1st Pada

  859. Scientific Name: Mangifera indica

  860. English Name: Mango

  861. Tamil Name: ma,Thema

  862. Malayalam Name:Mangga

  863. Hindi Name: Am

  864. Kannada Name: Mavina mara

  865. Telugu Name: Mamidi

  866. Poorattathi/Purva Bhadrapada 2nd Pada

  867. Scientific Name:Shorea robusta

  868. English Name: Sal

  869. Tamil Name: attam, venkungiliyam, kungiliyam

  870. Malayalam Name: karimaruthu, kungiliyam, maramaram

  871. Hindi Name: Sal, Salwa, Sakhu, Sakher

  872. Kannada Name: ashvakarna, asina, asu, bile-bhogimara

  873. Telugu Name: himsra, inumaddi, jalari, jalari-chettu, saala, saaluva, sal, sala

  874. Poorattathi/Purva Bhadrapada 3rd Pada

  875. Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica

  876. English Name: Neem

  877. Tamil Name: Vembu, Veppai

  878. Malayalam Name:Ariyaveppu

  879. Hindi Name:Neem

  880. Kannada Name:Turakabevu

  881. Telugu Name:Vepa

  882. [ The tree mapped to this star is sundara vembu. Above are the details of normal vembu. Awaiting more information about sundara vembu]

  883. Poorattathi/Purva Bhadrapada 4th Pada

  884. Scientific Name: Bauhinia vahlii

  885. English Name: Maloo Creeper

  886. Tamil Name: Mandarai, Kattu Mandarai

  887. Malayalam Name: Mottanvalli

  888. Hindi Name: Malu, Jallaur, Jallur, Mahul

  889. Kannada Name: Chambolli

  890. Telugu Name: Madapu, Adattige

  891. [ The tree mapped to this star is Kanni Mandarai. Above are the details of Mandarai. Awaiting more information about Kanni Mandarai]

  892. Uthrattathi/Uttara Bhadrapada 1st Pada

  893. Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica

  894. English Name: Neem

  895. Tamil Name: Vembu, Veppai

  896. Malayalam Name:Ariyaveppu

  897. Hindi Name:Neem

  898. Kannada Name:Turakabevu

  899. Telugu Name:Vepa

  900. Uthrattathi/Uttara Bhadrapada 2nd Pada

  901. Scientific Name: Delonix regia

  902. English Name: flamboyant, flame tree, gul mohur, mohur, peacock flower

  903. Tamil Name: Gulmohar/vadanarayanan

  904. Malayalam Name: Alasippoomaram, Anasippoomaram, Poomaram

  905. Hindi Name: gulmohar, gulmohr

  906. Kannada Name: Kempu torai

  907. Telugu Name: agnipoolu, errathuraayi, peddaseribiseri, peddathuraayi, seemesunkesvaramu, thuraayi

  908. Uthrattathi/Uttara Bhadrapada 3rd Pada

  909. Scientific Name: Semecarpus anacardium

  910. English Name: Marking Nut, dhobi nut tree, Indian marking nut tree, Malacca bean, marany nut, marsh nut, oriental cashew nut, varnish tree

  911. Tamil Name: cen-kottai, compalam, kalakam, kavaka, kitta-k-kani-k-kottai ,serangkottai

  912. Malayalam Name:alakuceer, ceenkkuru, theenkotta

  913. Hindi Name: bhilawan, billar

  914. Kannada Name: geru, gerannina mara

  915. Telugu Name: bhallatamu, jidimamidichettu

  916. Uthrattathi/Uttara Bhadrapada 4th Pada

  917. Scientific Name: Aphanamixis polystachya

  918. English Name: Pithraj Tree

  919. Tamil Name: malampuluvan, sem, semmaram

  920. Malayalam Name: Chemmaram, sem

  921. Hindi Name: Harin-hara, Harinkhana

  922. Kannada Name: mukhyamuttage, mullumuttaga, mulluhitthalu, roheethaka

  923. Telugu Name: Chevamanu, Rohitaka

  924. Revathi 1st Pada

  925. Scientific Name:Borassus flabellifer

  926. English Name: Palmyra Palm, African fan palm, borassus palm, doub palm, great fan palm, lontar palm, ron palm, tala palm, tal-palm, toddy palm, wine palm

  927. Tamil Name: panai, panai maram, panai-maram, pannangkulloo

  928. Malayalam Name: pana

  929. Hindi Name: Taad, Tal, Trinaraaj

  930. Kannada Name:pane-mara

  931. Telugu Name:tati-chettu

  932. Revathi 2nd Pada

  933. Scientific Name: Thevetia peruviana

  934. English Name: Mexican oleander, Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut

  935. Tamil Name: Thanga Arali, Pachai Arali

  936. Malayalam Name: Manja-arali, Mathaarali, Pachchaarali

  937. Hindi Name: Peeli kaner

  938. Kannada Name:

  939. Telugu Name: pacha Ganneru

  940. Revathi 3rd Pada

  941. Scientific Name:Pterocarpus santalinus

  942. English Name: red sandalwood, sanderswood

  943. Tamil Name: semmaram, sensandanakkattai, shen-chandanam, shen-shandanam, sivappuccandanam

  944. Malayalam Name:cencandanam, raktashandanam, senshendanam, tilaparnni

  945. Hindi Name: lal-chandan

  946. Kannada Name: raktashandana

  947. Telugu Name: errachandanam, yerrachandanam

  948. Revathi 4th Pada

  949. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

  950. English Name: Jackfruit

  951. Tamil Name: Palaa

  952. Malayalam Name: Chakka

  953. Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal

  954. Kannada Name: Halasina hannu

  955. Telugu Name: Panas

  956. [ The tree mapped to this star is manjapala. Below are the details of pala or jackfruit tree.Awaiting confirmation about this tree]

27 Star trees

Ashwini

Scientific Name: Strychnos nux-vomica L. English Name: Strychnine Tree / Poison Nut Tree, Snake-wood, Quaker Button Tamil Name: Yetti, Kanjaram Malayalam Name: Kanjeram Hindi Name: Kuchila Kannada Name: Hemmushti, Hemmusti, Ittangi Telugu Name: Mucidi, Mushidi, Mushti

Barani

Scientific Name: Phyllanthus emblica English Name: Gooseberry Tamil Name: Nelli Malayalam Name: Nelli Hindi Name: Amla Kannada Name: Betta nelli Telugu Name: Usiri

Karthigai/Krittika

Scientific Name: Ficus Racemosa English Name: Fig Tree Tamil Name: Athi Malayalam Name: Atti Hindi Name:Goolar Kannada Name: Rumadi Telugu Name: Paidi

Rohini

Scientific Name: Syzygium cumini English Name: Java Plum Tamil Name: Naval Malayalam Name: Njaval Hindi Name: Jamun Kannada Name: Nerale Telugu Name: Neredu Chettu

Mrigashirsha

  1. Scientific Name: Acacia catechu English Name: Cutch Tree, black catechu, black cutch, cashoo, catechu, wadalee gum Tamil Name: Senkarungali Malayalam Name: karintaali Hindi Name:dant-dhavan, gayatrin, khair, khayar, madan, pathi-drum, payor, priya-sakh Kannada Name: kaachu, kadira, kadu, kaggali Telugu Name: khadiramu. kaviricandra, nallacandra Sources: http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  2. Scientific Name: Diospyros ebenum English Name: Indian Ebony Tamil Name: Karungali Malayalam Name: ebony, kari, karimaram, karu, mishatumpi, mushtimbi, vayasi Hindi Name: abnus, ebans Kannada Name: abanasi, bale, bale mara, balemara Telugu Name: karimara source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Thiruvadhirai/Ardra

  1. Scientific Name: Diospyros ebenum English Name: Indian Ebony Tamil Name: Karungali Malayalam Name: ebony, kari, karimaram, karu, mishatumpi, mushtimbi, vayasi Hindi Name: abnus, ebans Kannada Name: abanasi, bale, bale mara, balemara Telugu Name: karimara Source:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

  2. Scientific Name: Aquilaria agallocha English Name: Agarwood, Aloeswood, Eaglewood Tamil Name: agar, Aggalichandanam,murukamaram,karkantamaram Malayalam Name:akil, karakil, kayagahru Hindi Name: agar Kannada Name: agaru, agaru gandha, agilu gandha, krishnagaru Telugu Name: agaru, agaru chettu, agru, krishna agaru, krishnagaru Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  3. Scientific Name: Acacia catechu English Name: Cutch Tree, black catechu, black cutch, cashoo, catechu, wadalee gum Tamil Name: Senkarungali Malayalam Name: karintaali Hindi Name:dant-dhavan, gayatrin, khair, khayar, madan, pathi-drum, payor, priya-sakh Kannada Name: kaachu, kadira, kadu, kaggali Telugu Name: khadiramu. kaviricandra, nallacandra Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Punarpoosam/Punarvasu

Scientific Name: Bambusa arundinacea English Name: Indian Thorny Bamboo, giant thorny bamboo, male bamboo, spiny bamboo, spring bamboo Tamil Name: Moongil Malayalam Name: Mula Hindi Name: Bans, bambu Kannada Name: bidiru, vamsha Telugu Name: Veduru

Poosam/Pushya

Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree,Bodhi Tree Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

Ayilyam/Aslesha

  1. Scientific Name: Calophyllum inophyllum English Name: Beauty Leaf, Alexandrian laurel Tamil Name: punnai Malayalam Name: Pinna, Punna, Surampunna Hindi Name: Sultan Champa Kannada Name: sura honne Telugu Name: Punnagamu, nameruvu, ponna Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

  2. Scientific Name: Mesua ferrea [Mesua nagassarium] English Name: Cobra saffron, Ceylon ironwood, Indian rose chestnut Tamil Name: Tadinangu, sirunagappoo Malayam Name: Vainavu Hindi Name: Nag champa, Nagkesar Kannada Name: naagasampige Telugu Name: nagachampakamu Sources:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

Megha/Magham

Scientific Name: Ficus bengalensis English Name: Banyan tree Tamil Name: Aala maram Malayalam Name: Alamaram, Peraal, Aal, Nyagrodham, Vadavriksham Hindi Name: Barh Kannada Name: aalada mara Telugu Name: Marri chettu

Pooram/Purva Phalguni

Scientific Name: Butea monosperma [Butea frondosa] English Name: Flame of the forest, Bastard teak, Bengal kino tree Tamil Name: Purasu Malayalam Name: Brahmavriksham, Chamatha, Mukkappuyam, Plasu, Palasinsamatha Hindi Name: Palash, Dha Kannada Name: Muthuga Telugu Name: Modugu

Utthiram/Uttara Phalguni

  1. Scientific Name: Ficus infectoria English Name: White Fig Tamil Name: Kurugatti Malayam Name: Cherala Hindi Name: Pilkhan Kannada Name: Kari-basari, juvvi Telugu Name: Badijuvvi, Jatti Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  2. Scientific Name: Nerium Oleander English Name: oleander, rose-bay Tamil Name: arali, irattai sivapparali, karaviram, sevvarali, vellai arali Malayalam Name: arali, belluta-areli, kanaviram, karaviram, tsjovanna-arel Hindi Name: kaner, karber, karuvira Kannada Name: ashva maaraka, bilikanigile, dhavekaneri, ganagalu, kanagile, kanagilu, kanigile, kanigile hoo, kanigilu, karaveera, kasthoori jaaji patte, kasthoori patte, kempu kanigile, paddale, simakanagile Telugu Name: erragannaeru, erraganneru, gannaeru, ganneru, karaveeramu, karaviramu, kasthooripatte, kasturipattu Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

  3. Scientific Name: Ficus tinctoria English Name: Dye Fig, Humped Fig Tamil Name: Kaliatthi Malayalam Name:Itthi Hindi Name: chhanchri, dadu, sodaro Kannada Name: goddumitle, goli, kajji goli, kal-perukam, kanjigoli Telugu Name:banda, kappa, karasa, konda-juvi, tella-barinka Source:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

Hasta/Hastham

  1. Scientific Name: Spondias mangifera English Name: Wild Mango, Andaman mombin, Indian hog plum, Indian mombin Tamil Name: kincam, pulima Malayalam Name:ampazham Hindi Name: ambara,ambari,amra,bhringi-phal,metula,pashu-haritaki,pitan Kannada Name: ambatta, kadambatte, marahunise, murthiga, pullile, pundi, umhati, umme, vrykshamla Telugu Name:adavimamidi, adhvamu, ambalamu Sources:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  2. Scientific Name: Ficus Racemosa English Name: Fig Tree Tamil Name: Athi Malayalam Name: Atti Hindi Name:Goolar Kannada Name: Rumadi Telugu Name: Paidi Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Chitirai/Chitra

Scientific Name: Aegle marmelos English Name: Bel, Beli fruit, Bengal quince, Stone apple, Wood apple Tamil Name: Vilvam Malayalam Name: Vilvam Hindi Name: Bel Kannada Name: Bilvapatre Telugu Name: Sandiliyamu

Swathi

Scientific Name: Terminalia Arjuna English Name: arjun, kahua bark, kumbuk Tamil Name: marutamaram, maruthu, nirmarudu, nirmarutu Malayam Name: attumarutu, kulamaruthu, marutu, neermaruthu Hindi Name: arjun, anjan, anjani Kannada Name: arjuna, arjuna mara Telugu Name: eramaddi, thellamaddi chettu

Vishaka

  1. Scientific Name: Feronia elephantum/Limonia acidissima English Name: Wood Apple Tamil Name: Vila Malayam Name: Vilam Kai Hindi Name: Kaitha Kannada Name: Belavu Telugu Name: Velaga Sources:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  2. Scientific Name:Flacourtia jangomas English Name: Coffee Plum, Indian cherry, Indian plum, rukam, runeala plum Tamil Name:Vaiyyankarai Malayalam Name:Vayyamkaitha Hindi Name: Talispatri,Paniala,Pani amla Kannada Name:Chankali, Goraji Telugu Name:Kuragayi Source:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

Anusham/Anuradha

Scientific Name:Mimusops elengi English Name: Indian Medlar/ Spanish cherry/ Bulletwood Tamil Name: Magizham Malayam Name: elengi Hindi Name: Maulsari/ Bakul Kannada Name: Ranjal Telugu Name: Kesari, pogada, vagula, magadam, barz

Kettai/Jyesta

  1. Scientific Name: Aporusa lindleyana Tamil Name:makavirutcam, vitti, vittil Malayalam Name:amvetti, kodali, kotili, vetti, vittil Kannada Name: bidchella, challe mara, challu kaayi, sali, salle, sarali, sulla, suroli, surroli Source:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

  2. Scientific Name: Streblus asper English Name: Sand Paper Tree, Siamese rough bush, Toothbrush tree Tamil Name: kurripila, kuttippirai, parayan, pasuna, kuttippala Malayam Name: parakam, paruva, sakhotavrksam, tinda-parua Hindi Name: Daheya, Dahia, Karchanna, Rusa, Sahora, Sihora Kannada Name: akhor moranu, mitala Telugu Name: baranika, baranki, barinika Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.eceImportant Note:Need to verify this tree

  3. Scientific Name: Pinus roxburghii English Name: Chir pine, Himalayan longleaf pine Tamil Name: carala tevataru, caraladevadaru, caraladevataru Malayam Name: caralam, saralam Hindi Name:chil, chir, chll, cid, cil, kolain, kulain, sarala Kannada Name: barhi, daevadaaru, sarala Telugu Name: daevadaaru chettu, sarala Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

Moolam/Moola


  1. Scientific Name: Canarium strictum English Name: Black dammer, Black dhup, Indian white Mahogany Tamil Name:karuppukkunkiliyam Malayalam Name:Karutha-kungiliyam, Kungiliyium, Kunthirikkam, Pantham, Pantappayan, Thelli, Viraka, Thellippayin Hindi Name: kala dammar Kannada Name: haale maddu,raala dhoopa Telugu Name:nalla-rojan, nallarojanamu, nallarojen Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  2. Scientific Name: Mangifera indica English Name: Mango Tamil Name: ma,Thema Malayalam Name:Mangga Hindi Name: Am Kannada Name: Mavina mara Telugu Name: Mamidi

  3. All the below trees are listed in the siddha medical dictionary as “Maramaram”

Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree,Bodhi Tree Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

Scientific Name: Hardwickia binata English Name: Anjan Tamil Name:Aacha Malayalam Name:Aacha Hindi Name:Anjan Kannada Name: Kamara Telugu Name:Yepi

Scientific Name: Anthocephalus cadamba English Name: Kadam Tamil Name:Vellaikkatampu Malayalam Name: vellakatampa Hindi Name:Kadamb Kannada Name: Kaduavalatige Telugu Name: Rudrakskamba

Scientific Name: Eugenia racemosa English Name: Powderpuff Mangrove, Fish-killer tree, Fish-poison tree, Fish-poison wood, Freshwater mangrove, Small-leaved barringtonia Tamil Name:arattam, isudaru, isuvaradaru, kadambam Malayalam Name: katampu, samstaravati, samstravadi, samudracham Hindi Name: Ijjul, Norvisnee Kannada Name: kanaginatora, kempuganigilu, nivar, samudraphala Telugu Name: kadapa, kanapa, samudrapandu

Scientific Name: Aporosa lindleyana English Name: Lindley’s Aporosa Tamil Name: Kodali, Vettikan, Vettil, Vittil, Vitti Malayalam Name: Kodali, Kotili, Ponvetti, Vetti, Vittil Hindi Name: Kannada Name: Salle mara, Sali, Sarali, Sulla Telugu Name:

Pooradam/Poorvasu

  1. Scientific Name: Salix Tetrasperma English Name: Indian Willow Tamil Name: Atrupalai, Vanji Malayam Name: Arali, Atrupala Hindi Name: Bod, Bains Kannada Name: Niranji Telugu Name: Etipaala, Etipisinika, Kondaganneru, VodimeSources:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

  2. Scientific Name: Saraca indica English Name: ashoka tree Tamil Name:acoka maram Malayalam Name:asoka, asokam, hemapushpam, vanculam, vanjulam Hindi Name: anganapriya, ashok, asok Kannada Name:asokada, hashige, jassoondie, kenkali Telugu Name:ashokamu, asogam, asoka, asokamanu, asokamu, vanjulamuSource:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

Uthiradam/Uttarashada

Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus English Name: Jackfruit Tamil Name: Palaa Malayalam Name: Chakka Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal Kannada Name: Halasina hannu Telugu Name: Panas

Thiruvonam/Shravan

Scientific Name: Calotropis gigantea English Name: Crown Flower Tamil Name: Erukku Malayam Name: erukku, vellaarike, vellerikku Hindi Name: erukku, vellaarike, vellerikku Kannada Name: bili ekkada gida, ekka, ekkai Telugu Name: Jilledi Puvvu

Avittam/Dhanista

  1. Scientific Name: Prosopis cineraria English Name: Khejri Tree Tamil Name: parambai, perumbe, seemaimullu, vanni Malayam Name: Perumbai Hindi Name: Jand , Khejri Kannada Name: perumbe, shastra mara, shive, vunne mara Telugu Name: chani, jambi, jammi, jammi chettu, priyadarshini Source:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

  2. Scientific Name: Acacia ferruginea English Name: Rusty Acacia Tamil Name: cimai-velvel, Chimaivelvel, Karambai,vanni Malayalam Name: karivelam, thimai-velvelam, vanni Hindi Name: kaigar, kalgar, kingore, safed khair Kannada Name: banni, banni mara, banue, kiri banni Telugu Name: anachandra, anasandra, inupa tumma Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  3. Scientific Name: Prosopis juliflora English Name: Algaroba, Mesquite Tamil Name:cimaikkaruvel, velikattan Malayalam Name:Sali, Vanni Hindi Name: bavalio, bilyti-babul, kikar, valaitij Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Sadhayam/Shatakara

  1. Scientific Name: Anthocephalus cadamba/Neolamarckia cadamba English Name: Kadam Tamil Name:Vellaikkatampu Malayam Name: vellakatampa Hindi Name:Kadamb Kannada Name: Kaduavalatige Telugu Name: Rudrakskamba Sources:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

  2. Scientific Name:Anthocephalus chinensis English Name:Purple Neo-Cheesewood Tamil Name:kadambu, kathambu Malayalam Name:Manjanir kadambu Hindi Name:kadamb Kannada Name:Ahnan Telugu Name:begada, kadamba,rudraakshakamba Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Pooratathi/Poorva

  1. Scientific Name: Mangifera indica English Name: Mango Tamil Name: ma,Thema Malayalam Name:Mangga Hindi Name: Am Kannada Name: Mavina mara Telugu Name: Mamidi Sources:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

  2. Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica English Name: Neem Tamil Name: Vembu, Veppai Malayalam Name:Ariyaveppu Hindi Name:Neem Kannada Name:Turakabevu Telugu Name:Vepa Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

Uthrattathi/ Uttara Bhadrapada

  1. Scientific Name:Borassus flabellifer English Name: Palmyra Palm, African fan palm, borassus palm, doub palm, great fan palm Tamil Name:talam Malayalam Name:karimpana Hindi Name: Taad,Tal,Trinaraaj Kannada Name: legari,taalegari,taatinimgu Telugu Name:tatichettu Source:http://travancoredevaswomboard.org/uncategorized/birth-star-trees-photos

  2. Scientific Name: Mangifera indica English Name: Mango Tamil Name: ma,Thema Malayalam Name:Mangga Hindi Name: Am Kannada Name: Mavina mara Telugu Name: Mamidi Source:http://www.vedicvanas.com/nakshatravana.html

  3. Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica English Name: Neem Tamil Name: Vembu, Veppai Malayalam Name:Ariyaveppu Hindi Name:Neem Kannada Name:Turakabevu Telugu Name:Vepa Source:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/grow-your-star-trees/article2242771.ece

Revathi

Scientific Name: Madhuca longifolia/Madhuca indica English Name: Indian Butter Tree Tamil Name: Iluppai Malayam Name: Ilupa, Irippa, Njannal Hindi Name: Mahua Kannada Name: hippe Telugu Name: Ippa

Rashi Trees

Mesha Raasi

English Name: red sandalwood, sanderswood Tamil Name:sivapu chandanam,cencantanam,nallacantanam Malayalam Name:cencandanam,ooruttahchandanam, patrangam, rakta-channanam Hindi Name: lalchandana,rakta-chandana Kannada Name: kempugandha chakke, patranga, rakta-chandana Telugu Name:agarugandhamu,rakta-chandanam,yerrachandanam

Vrishabha Raasi

Scientific Name:Alstonia scholaris English Name:Scholar Tree, Dita bark, Devil tree, Blackboard Tree Tamil Name:Ezilai piLLai,mukumpalai Malayalam Name:Daivappala Hindi Name: Saptaparni, Shaitan ka jhar , Chitvan Kannada Name:Aelele Haale, Bantale, Doddapala Telugu Name:Daevasurippi

Midhuna Raasi

Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus English Name: Jackfruit Tamil Name: Palaa Malayam Name: Chakka Hindi Name: Katahal, Kathal Kannada Name: Halasina hannu Telugu Name: Panas

Kadaka Raasi

Scientific Name: Butea monosperma [Butea frondosa] English Name: Flame of the forest, Bastard teak, Bengal kino tree Tamil Name: Purasu Malayalam Name: Brahmavriksham, Chamatha, Mukkappuyam, Plasu, Palasinsamatha Hindi Name: Palash, Dha Kannada Name: Muthuga Telugu Name: Modugu

Simha Raasi

Scientific Name: Stereospermum chelonoides English Name: Fragrant Padri Tree Tamil Name:ambuvagina, padiri, pathiriver, pumbadiri Malayalam Name:kacasthali, karannavu, karanyavu Hindi Name:padeli Kannada Name:adri, bili paadri, giri, hadari Telugu Name:ambuvaasini, gallugudu, goddalipukusu, isakarasi

Kanya Raasi

Scientific Name: Mangifera indica English Name: Mango Tamil Name: ma,Thema Malayalam Name:Mangga Hindi Name: Am Kannada Name: Mavina mara Telugu Name: Mamidi

Tula Raasi

Scientific Name:Mimusops elengi English Name: Indian Medlar/ Spanish cherry/ Bulletwood Tamil Name: Magizham Malayam Name: elengi Hindi Name: Maulsari/ Bakul Kannada Name: Ranjal Telugu Name: Kesari, pogada, vagula, magadam, barz

Vrishchika Raasi

Scientific Name: Acacia catechu English Name: Cutch Tree, black catechu, black cutch, cashoo, catechu, wadalee gum Tamil Name: Senkarungali Malayalam Name: karintaali Hindi Name:dant-dhavan, gayatrin, khair, khayar, madan, pathi-drum, payor, priya-sakh Kannada Name: kaachu, kadira, kadu, kaggali Telugu Name: khadiramu. kaviricandra, nallacandra

Dhanasu Raasi

Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree,Bodhi Tree Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

Makara Raasi

Scientific Name:Dalbergia sissoo English Name: sheesham, shisham wood, sisso Tamil Name:piccai, pichai, sisham, sissoo, sisu, sisu-itti, tesimaram, vellitti , yette Malayalam Name: irupul, iruvil, pivala-sesba, sisam, sissu, tali Hindi Name: sisam, sisham, sishum, sissai, sissu Kannada Name: shishmabage, shisso, shista baage, shivanakadalu, simsape, simsupe

Kumbha Raasi

Scientific Name: Prosopis cineraria English Name: Khejri Tree Tamil Name: parambai, perumbe, seemaimullu, vanni Malayam Name: Perumbai Hindi Name: Jand , Khejri Kannada Name: perumbe, shastra mara, shive, vunne mara Telugu Name: chani, jambi, jammi, jammi chettu

Meena Raasi

Scientific Name: Ficus bengalensis English Name: Banyan tree Tamil Name: Aala maram Malayalam Name: Alamaram, Peraal, Aal, Nyagrodham, Vadavriksham Hindi Name: Barh Kannada Name: aalada mara Telugu Name: Marri chettu

Navagraha Vana

Planet – Direction in which the tree needs to be planted

Budha / Mercury – NorthEast

Scientific Name:Achyranthes aspera English Name: prickly chaff flower,Chaff-flower, Crocus stuff, Crokars staff, Devil’s horsewhip Tamil Name:akatam,aramaravam, kottakam, mamuniki, Malayalam Name:cadelari, kadaladi, katalati, valiyakatalati, vankatalati Hindi Name: apang, appamarg, chichra,putkanda, sn apamargh, ultokure Kannada Name:kempu uthraani, mayooraka, utrani-gida Telugu Name:antisha, apamaargamu,dubbinachettu,pratyukpushpi, utta-reni

Sukra / Venus-East

Scientific Name: Ficus Racemosa English Name: Fig Tree Tamil Name: Athi Malayalam Name: Atti Hindi Name:Goolar Kannada Name: Rumadi Telugu Name: Paidi

Moon / Chandra / Soma-SouthEast

Scientific Name: Butea monosperma [synonyms: Butea frondosa] English Name: Flame of the forest, Bastard teak, Bengal kino tree Tamil Name: Purasu Malayalam Name: Brahmavriksham, Chamatha, Mukkappuyam, Plasu, Palasinsamatha Hindi Name: Palash, Dha Kannada Name: Muthuga Telugu Name: Modugu

Guru / Jupiter – North

Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa English Name: Peepal, holy fig tree, peepul, sacred fig tree Tamil Name: Arasu, Arasa Maram Malayalam Name: arayal, pippalam Hindi Name: aswattha, pipal Kannada Name: aralimara, asvatthamara Telugu Name: pippalamu, ragichettu

Kuja / Mangala / Mars – South

English Name: Cutch Tree, black catechu, black cutch, cashoo, catechu, wadalee gum Tamil Name: Senkarungali Malayalam Name: karintaali Hindi Name:dant-dhavan, gayatrin, khair, khayar, madan, pathi-drum, payor, priya-sakh Kannada Name: kaachu, kadira, kadu, kaggali Telugu Name: khadiramu. kaviricandra, nallacandra

Sun / Surya – Middle

Scientific Name: Calotropis procera English Name: Rubber Bush, apple of sodom, french cotton, sodom apple Tamil Name: vellai erukkan, vellai erukku Malayalam Name: erikku, erukku Hindi Name: Aak, Mudar Kannada Name: bili aekka, bili aekkada gida Telugu Name: erra jilledu, jilledu, mandaaramu

Kethu – NorthWest

Scientific Name: Imperata cylindrica English Name: Cogon grass, Cotton grass, Thatch grass Tamil Name:dharbai pullu, tharpaipullu Malayalam Name:darbha, darbhappullu, kodi-pullu, vidulam Hindi Name: Uloo,Sirhu,Dabh,Khans Kannada Name: Sannadabbai hullu Telugu Name: Balbajamu

Sani / Saturn – West

Scientific Name: Prosopis cineraria English Name: Khejri Tree Tamil Name: parambai, perumbe, seemaimullu, vanni Malayalam Name: Perumbai Hindi Name: Jand , Khejri Kannada Name: perumbe, shastra mara, shive, vunne mara Telugu Name: chani, jambi, jammi, jammi chettu

Rahu – SouthWest

Scientific Name: Cynodon dactylon English Name: Bermuda Grass Tamil Name:Arugampillu, Arukampillu, muyalpul Malayalam Name:beli-caraga, karuka, karukappullu Hindi Name: Doob, Dobri Kannada Name: garikehullu, balli garike, ambate hullu Telugu Name:Ghericha, gerichagaddi

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