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Dhanishta Nakshatra Tree in Hindu Religion – Tree associated with Avittam or Sravishta Birth Star Born People?

There are trees associated with each 27 nakshatrams (birth stars in Hindu religion and astrology). Dhanishta Nakshatra also has a particular tree dedicated to it. Dhanishta is known as Avittam and Sravishta in regional languages. People born on each nakshatra should worship the particular tree. The tree associated and worshipped by Dhanishta Nakshatra born people is the Drumstick or moringa oleifera.


Hindi name of the Shravan Nakshatra Tree is Saigan 
Telugu name is Mulakkada
Malayalam name is Muringa
Tamil Name is Muringai
Kannada name is Nuggekai
In Marathi it is known as Shevga
Bengali name is Sajane Dauta

Dhanishta Nakshatra born people should plant the drumstick or moringa oleifera. Water it daily. They should also protect the tree.