Bilva Leaves - Bael Tree

Ever wonder what a bilva leaf looks like, the one that is used in Shiva worship?

According to Wikepedia, the Bael (Aegle marmelos) is a fruit-bearing tree found in dry forests on hills and plains of central and southern India, and many other places in the East. It is also popularly known as Bilva, Bilwa, Bel, Kuvalam, Koovalam, Madtoum, or Beli fruit, Bengal quince, stone apple, and wood apple. The tree grows up to 18 meters tall and bears thorns, fragrant flowers and fruit.

In India, the tree is often found in temple gardens and its leaves are used in religious celebrations.

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