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  • Why Are Apta Tree Leaves or ‘Sona Patta’ Given on Dussehra? Know the Story Behind The Green Gold and Religious Significance of The Vijayadashami Ritual

    Each festival is celebrated to keep the ancient rituals and stories alive. Therefore, every occasion comes along with different sorts of traditions that are marked with great reverence in India. One of the many peculiar rituals people follow is the exchange of Apta tree leaves, also known as ‘Sona’, with family and friends on the festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashmi. This custom is practised in the north and western parts of India. It is a long-established tradition of greeting loved ones after giving them the leaves of the Apta tree. The plant’s scientific name is Bauhinia racemosa, which is commonly known as the bidi leaf tree in English. The native Indian tree leaf is easily recognisable due to its usual rough textured twin leaves. This article will tell you the story behind why folks will once again distribute the green gold on Dussehra 2022, which will be celebrated on October 5, Wednesday. Is Spotting Neelkanth Bird on Dussehra Auspicious? Learn All About the Indian Roller and Its Significance in Indian Mythology.

    Story Of Exchanging Apta Tree Leaves Or Sona

    The tradition of giving Apta tree leaves on the day of Vijayadashmi comes from a mythological legend. A son of Brahmin, Kautsa, offered to pay his Guru Rishi Varatantu Guru Dakshina after the completion of his education. Rishi Varatantu, however, denies taking the Dakshina. Still, as Kautsa was very rigid on his decision, the Guru asked him to give 140 million gold coins, one hundred million for each subject taught. The Brahmin’s son then requested Lord Rama who was ruling Ayodhya and asked for the gold coins required to pay his Guru Dakshina. Afterwards, Lord Rama asked Kautsa to wait near a Shanu and Apta Tree and the King, with the help of Lord Kuber, the God of wealth, poured gold coins from the leaves of Shanu and Apta Tree.

    Watch: Everything You Need To Know About Apta Tree Leaves 

    It is said that the leaves of the trees became gold coins. On the day of Dussehra, Kautsa gave the 140 million cold coins as Guru Dakshina to Rishi Varatantu and the rest to the needy people. In Hindusim, it is believed that the Apta tree leaves symbolise prosperity and are worshipped for good health and wealth. The Apta tree leaves also have several medical benefits, like helping fight bacterial and fungal infections, asthma and diabetes.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 04, 2022 04:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Priyanka Chopra Jonas opens restaurant in New York

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas opens restaurant in New York

    Chopra Jonas took to Instagram and shared a picture of the restaurant named ‘Sona’, which will be opening doors for food enthusiasts later this month

    Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced that she is opening an Indian cuisine restaurant in New York.

    Chopra Jonas took to Instagram late Saturday evening and shared a picture of the restaurant named ‘Sona’, which will be opening doors for food enthusiasts later this month.

    She also posted images from the prayer ceremony (pooja) held in 2019, to mark the beginning of the construction, where her popstar husband Nick Jonas was also present.

    “I’m thrilled to present to you Sona, a new restaurant in NYC that I poured my love for Indian food into. Sona is the very embodiment of timeless India and the flavours I grew up with,” the 38-year-old actor, who is shooting for the Amazon series “Citadel” in the UK, wrote.

    Chopra Jonas said the kitchen will be helmed by chef Hari Nayak and also thanked her partners, restaurateur Maneesh Goyal and David Rabin.

    “Sona is opening later this month, and I can’t wait to see you there! This endeavour would not have been possible without the leadership of my friends Maneesh Goyal and David Rabin. Thank you to our designer Melissa Bowers and the rest of the team for realizing this vision so clearly,” she said.

    Goyal credited Chopra Jonas for being the “creative force” behind the restaurant.

    In an Instagram post, the restaurateur said opening a restaurant is a team effort and it wouldn’t have happened without the support of the actor.

    “My kind friend @priyankachopra, who has been the creative force behind Sona. There is no one who better-and more boldly-personifies ‘global Indian’ than Priyanka. Sona is so lucky to have her in our corner.

    “From the design, to the menu, to the music, to even the name, Priyanka has her fingerprints all over Sona. Love you dear Pri! Our baby is finally ready for the world to see!” he wrote.

    Chopra Jonas was recently seen in the Netflix film “The White Tiger” and also released her much-awaited memoir “Unfinished”.