🍃 Religious & Scientific Significance of Mango Leaves in Sanatan Dharma 🍃

The mango tree & its leaves are believed to be the residence of Gods like Lakshmi,Govardhan, Gandharva & the God of fertility.The significance of tying a garland of mango leaves,relates to Sri Ganesh..

...and God Murugan, the two sons of Goddess Parvati & Bhagwan Shiv,who were fond of mangoes.
Its said that God Murugan was the one who insisted people to tie green mango leaves,as it symbolizes a fertile crop & for general well-being.Since then the mango leaves r considered...

...to be very auspicious.The hanging of leaves near the entrance of house is popularly known as 'Toran' or 'Thoranam'.

Its considered extremely auspicious as its believed that it keeps evil spirits & negative energy at a bay.Its also believed that tying leaves can make...

...the house owner's wishes come true. The significance of hanging leaves is also mentioned in various Puranas and in the Bhagavad Gita - 'At each and every gate there were burning lamps and big water pots decorated with different colored cloth,...

...strings of pearls, flower garlands and hanging mango leaves'(Srimad Bhagavatam 4.9.55)
It is common practice for Indians to decorate the main door of the house, temples or areas where rituals are being performed to be decorated with leaves.