Pancha pallava is widely used in Hindu puja. It is a twig with five leaves or twigs of five trees. The five trees are: Mango Banyan (Vata) Fig (pipala) Bakul (maulsari) Jackfruit (katahana) Lemon tree leaf is used instead of jackfruit leaves if it is a semi tantric puja. Bakula - Spanish Cherry - Elengi Leaves used in Regular home puja A mango twig with five leaves should be used in every day puja and worship at home (nitya puja). Importance of Pancha Pallava Pancha Pallava is an essential element of all kinds of worship. In an elaborate puja, the five different types of leaves are used. Symbolically the leaves represent five senses. As per some scholars, it represents the five sheaths that have to be given up to reach the core. The five leaves are to be placed atop a water vessel. The five leaves and water vessel is a symbol and signifies the Goddess.