Bel (Bael) Tree: How to Plant and Care for It in Jaipur
Aegle marmelos
Bel is a hardy native fruit tree that handles 48 °C heat, drought and salty soil. Learn when and how to plant it in Jaipur, how to care for it, its uses, and the cautions to know.
Cultural significance
The three-part bel leaf, bilva patra, is an essential offering to Lord Shiva. Old Sanskrit literature says that offering a three-part bel leaf to Shiva washes away the sins of three births. Bel trees are commonly grown around temples, in parks and at homes.
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